Isophotes twists in nearly edge-on E and S0 galaxies

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Jun 1990

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Astronomy and Astrophysics (ISSN 0004-6361), vol. 232, no. 1, June 1990, p. L9, L10.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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Elliptical Galaxies, Isophotes, Lenticular Bodies, Spiral Galaxies, Disk Galaxies, Galactic Structure

Scientific paper

The phenomenon of isophote twists in apparently flat E and S0 galaxies
is discussed. The observed twists are related to departures from
circular symmetry in the disks, including bars, ovals, and warps. Small
warps are seen in edge-on galaxies with noticeable twists.

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