Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Oct 2008
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008aspc..399..344m&link_type=abstract
Panoramic Views of Galaxy Formation and Evolution ASP Conference Series, Vol. 399, proceedings of the conference held 11-16 Dece
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
Combining HST and GALEX imaging with Keck spectroscopy of two z=0.5 galaxy clusters, we identify and study the `passive spiral' galaxies, a peculiar class of spirals whose spectra show no signs of star formation. Studying their stellar populations in detail, we have been able to conclusively identify passive spirals as galaxies in the process of transforming into S0 galaxies. Differences between the two clusters in both the timescales and spatial location of this conversion process allow us to conclude that some passive spirals are generated via ram-pressure stripping by the ICM.
Ellis Richard S.
Moran Sean M.
Treu Tommaso
No associations
LandOfFree
Observing the Transformation of Spirals into S0s in Two z˜0.5 Clusters 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 Observing the Transformation of Spirals into S0s in Two z˜0.5 Clusters, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Observing the Transformation of Spirals into S0s in Two z˜0.5 Clusters will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-773064