Galaxy Zoo: an unusual new class of galaxy cluster

Details Galaxy Zoo: an unusual new class of galaxy cluster Galaxy Zoo: an unusual new class of galaxy cluster

2009-03-31

arxiv.org/abs/0903.5377v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Cosmology and Extragalactic Astrophysics

4 pages, 3 figures

Scientific paper

We have identified a new class of galaxy cluster using data from the Galaxy Zoo project. These clusters are rare, and thus have apparently gone unnoticed before, despite their unusual properties. They appear especially anomalous when the morphological properties of their component galaxies are considered. Their identification therefore depends upon the visual inspection of large numbers of galaxies, a feat which has only recently been made possible by Galaxy Zoo, together with the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. We present the basic properties of our cluster sample, and discuss possible formation scenarios and implications for cosmology.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Galaxy Zoo: an unusual new class of galaxy cluster does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Galaxy Zoo: an unusual new class of galaxy cluster, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Galaxy Zoo: an unusual new class of galaxy cluster will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-20059