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Surface brightnesses of first-ranked cluster galaxies

Journal Article · · Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac., v. 87, no. 519, pp. 763-768
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/129840· OSTI ID:4107634
It is shown that Sandage's arguments for a constant mean surface brightness of first-ranked cluster ellipticals are incorrect. In addition, a cosmic dispersion of 0.29 mag is found and first-ranked galaxies in irregular clusters appear to have brighter than average surface brightness. The potential usefulness of a surface brightness-redshift plot as an important cosmological test is discussed.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Los Angeles
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-33-018216
OSTI ID:
4107634
Journal Information:
Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac., v. 87, no. 519, pp. 763-768, Journal Name: Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac., v. 87, no. 519, pp. 763-768; ISSN PASPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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