Tidal interactions and mergers in compact groups

Details Tidal interactions and mergers in compact groups Tidal interactions and mergers in compact groups

Jul 2008

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008iaus..245...85p&link_type=abstract

Formation and Evolution of Galaxy Bulges, Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, IAU Symposium, Volume 245, p. 85-

Mathematics

Logic

Galaxies: Evolution, Galaxies: Formation, Galaxies: Interactions

Scientific paper

Based on a NIR morphological study of 25 galaxies in eight Compact Groups (CGs), we find that the galaxies are not in equilibrium but in a process of transformation: late-type galaxies morphological change into earlier types. As much as half of the galaxies in our sample show evidence of ongoing or past mergers.We identify tidal stripping and mergers as the process responsible of this transformation. Our observations also suggest that galaxies in CGs merge more frequently under “dry” conditions (i.e. once they have lost most of their gas).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Tidal interactions and mergers in compact groups 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 Tidal interactions and mergers in compact groups, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Tidal interactions and mergers in compact groups will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1321156