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Nov 1979
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1979apj...234...68w&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 234, Nov. 15, 1979, p. 68-75. Research supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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Galactic Nuclei, Galactic Structure, Spiral Galaxies, Velocity Distribution, Astronomical Spectroscopy, Elliptical Galaxies, Luminous Intensity, Optical Emission Spectroscopy
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Velocity dispersions have been obtained in the central regions of 30 galaxies, 21 of which are spirals. Spectra were obtained at McGraw-Hill Observatory with an intensified Reticon scanner. A 'Fourier quotient' technique was used to yield dispersions, with typical uncertainties in the central velocity dispersions of 22 km/s. It is found that the spheroidal bulges of spiral galaxies obey the same L equals sigma to the 4th relation between luminosity and velocity dispersion that has been found in ellipticals, but with dispersions smaller by 15% at a given absolute magnitude. This may be understood as a difference in mass-to-light ratio, a difference in rotational support, or a difference in central surface brightness. The bulge dispersions are compared with neutral hydrogen velocity widths and it is found that if most of the mass of spiral galaxies is in a dark isothermal component, the bulge is somewhat cooler than this halo.
Kirshner Robert P.
Schechter Paul L.
Whitmore Bradley C.
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