Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
1996-08-26
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
15 pages. Invited review for the ESO Workshop on "The Early Universe with the VLT" 1-4 April 1996
Scientific paper
The study of high-$z$ radio galaxies (HZRGs) has matured considerably during the last decade. Large numbers of $z>2$ radio galaxies have been found and have been studied in considerable detail. In this review we will address the importance of the VLT for studies of samples of distant radio galaxies. We shall first briefly discuss the importance of radio galaxies for cosmological studies. Then we shall summarize the various emitting components associated with these objects and comment on the possibilities offered by the VLT for detailed observations of these components and the radio/optical alignment effect. Next, the prospects for detecting and studying galaxy clusters around high redshift radio galaxies are briefly discussed. The case of 1138$-$262 ($z=2.15$) is discussed as an example of a possible proto-galaxy that might be situated in a cluster-type of environment. Finally, we outline some of the steps that should be taken to optimize use of the VLT in this area.
Miley George K.
R"ottgering Huub J. A.
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