The Galactic Bar
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We summarize recent work on the structure and dynamics of the Galactic bar and inner disk. Current work focusses on constructing a quantitative model which integrates NIR photometry, source count observations, gas kinematics, stellar dynamical observations, and microlensing. Some avenues for future research are discussed.
7 pages, LaTeX, 4 figures. To appear in the Proceedings of Joint Discussion 15, 23rd IAU General Assembly, Highlights of Astronomy Vol.11, ed. J. Andersen. Also available at http://www.astro.unibas.ch/~gerhard/papers/kyoto_jd15.ps.gz
7 pages, LaTeX, 4 figures. To appear in the Proceedings of Joint Discussion 15, 23rd IAU General Assembly, Highlights of Astronomy Vol.11, ed. J. Andersen. Also available at http://www.astro.unibas.ch/~gerhard/papers/kyoto_jd15.ps.gz