Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jan 1980
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980natur.283..275s&link_type=abstract
Nature, vol. 283, Jan. 17, 1980, p. 275-277.
Computer Science
12
Galactic Radiation, Galactic Structure, Galactic Evolution, Luminous Intensity
Scientific paper
A statistical assumption relating the true separation of two galaxies within a binary to their projected rectilinear separation is evaluated, and a possible explanation for the greater luminosity of binary galaxies compared to field galaxies is discussed. The distribution of the angle relating the true to the projected separation is analyzed by a test analogous to the V/Vmax test for quasars which considers the angular separation of the galaxies and the maximum separation that the pair could have had and still be included in the sample for a sample of 156 pairs of galaxies. Results support the argument of White and Valdes (in press) based on the orientation distribution of pairs isolated from an uncorrelated population. An examination of the colors of binary galaxies suggests that color changes due to increased star formation caused by galactic interaction are capable of accounting for the one-magnitude increase in B magnitude observed in binary galaxies.
Jones Barbara
Sharp Nigel
No associations
LandOfFree
Peculiarities of binary galaxies 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 Peculiarities of binary galaxies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Peculiarities of binary galaxies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-882263