The Formation of the Hubble Sequence

Details The Formation of the Hubble Sequence The Formation of the Hubble Sequence

2003-12-12

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0312350v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

4 pages, 2 figures; "Multi-Wavelength Cosmology" conference, Mykonos (2004)

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The history of galaxy formation via star formation and stellar mass assembly rates is now known with some certainty, yet the connection between high redshift and low redshift galaxy populations is not yet clear. By identifying and studying individual massive galaxies at high-redshifts, z > 1.5, we can possibly uncover the physical effects driving galaxy formation. Using the structures of high-z galaxies, as imaged with the Hubble Space Telescope, we argue that it is now possible to directly study the progenitors of ellipticals and disks. We also briefly describe early results that suggest many massive galaxies are forming at z > 2 through major mergers.

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