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.

NEW ! A user interface, called SLOT (Strong Lensing On-line Tool) to the most recent lens models for MACS0416 and A2744is 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.

Sep 2019: New lens models for CLASH-VLT clusters have been published in Caminha et al. 2019 for the following clusters:
 RXJ2129, MACS1931, MACS0329, MACS2129, MACS1115, MACS0429, RXJ1347 and MACS1311
Model details can be found in this folder, or directly in the A&A data products repository.

MACSJ0416.1-2403

M0416_images

        MACSJ0416.1-2403


Abell 2744

A2744_images

        Abell 2744

MACS J1206.2-0847

M1206_images

        MACS J1206.2-0847

AS1063 (aka RXJ 2248)

AS1063_images

        AS1063 (aka RXJ 2248)


MACS1149.5+2223

M1149_images

        MACS1149.5+2223