Lens Models of CLASH-VLT and HFF Clusters

In this page, we collect published strong lensing models and redshift catalogs for a number of CLASH and Hubble Frontier Fields (HFF) clusters. Most of these clusters are part of the CLASH-VLT ESO Large Programme, significantly enhanced with archival VLT/MUSE data. HST data are part of the CLASH or HFF programs. Lens models information is provided in HFF format. References for lens models and redshift catalogs are provided below. Please quote the papers below when using these data.

May 2024: A new lens model for the HFF cluster MACS1149 has been published in Schuldt et al. (2024, arXiv:2405.12287). Follow the link in the MACS1149 cluster session below for lens model information.

Apr 2023: A new user interface, called SLOT (Strong Lensing On-line Tool) to the most recent lens models for MACS0416 and A2744 is now available.

Mar 2023: A new lens model for the HFF cluster Abell 2744,exploiting JWST observations from the GLASS and UNCOVER programs, and new MUSE observations, has been published in Bergamini et al. 2023b. Follow the link in the A2744 cluster session below for lens model information.

Sep 2022: A new lens model for MACS J0416, based on the largest sample of spectroscopic multiple images to date, has been published in Bergamini et al. 2023a. Follow the link in the MACS0416 cluster session below for lens model information.

Nov 2020: A new lens model for MACS J0416 based on the MUSE Deep Lensed Field (MDLF) (Vanzella et al 2020) has been published in Bergamini et al. 2021. Follow the link in the MACS0416 cluster session below for lens model information.

Dec 2019: Enhanced lens models for MACS J1206, MACS J0416 and AS1063, which include prior information from measured cluster galaxy kinematics, have been published in Bergamini et al. 2019. Follow the link in the individual cluster sessions below for lens model information.

MACSJ0416.1-2403

MACSJ0416.1-2403 Publications: Grillo et al. 2015, Balestra et al. 2016, Caminha et al. 2017, Bonamigo et al. 2018, Bergamini et al. 2019, Bergamini et al. 2021, Bergamini et al. 2023a Lens model Bergamini2022 [MOST RECENT, published in Bergamini et al. 2023a] Lens model Bergamini 2020 Lens model Bergamini 2019 Lens model Bonamigo 2018 Lens model Caminha 2017 Redshift catalogs

Abell 2744

Abell 2744 Publications: Bergamini et al. 2023b Lens model based on JWST data [MOST RECENT] Pre-JWST Lens model (OBSOLETE) (Bergamini et al. 2022a)

MACS J1206.2-0847

MACS J1206.2-0847 Publications: Caminha et al. 2017, Bonamigo et al. 2018, Bergamini et al. 2019 Lens model Bergamini 2019 [MOST RECENT] Lens model Bonamigo 2018 Lens model Caminha 2017 Redshift catalogs

AS1063 (aka RXJ 2248)

AS1063 (aka RXJ 2248) Publications: Caminha et al. 2016, Bonamigo et al. 2018, Bergamini et al. 2019 Lens model Bergamini 2019 [MOST RECENT] Lens model Bonamigo 2018 Lens model Caminha 2016 Redshift catalogs

MACS1149.5+2223

MACS1149.5+2223 Publications: Grillo et al. 2016, Schuldt et al. 2024 Lens model Grillo 2016 Redshift catalogs Lens model Schuldt 2024