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Cosmic cannibals

Journal Article · · Star and Sky; (United States)
OSTI ID:5099379
The collision and subsequent assimilation of small galaxies by larger ones are examined in connection with cD galaxy radio sources. The dynamic-friction galactic-cannibalism theory is reviewed. It is noted that galactic cannibalism accounts for the relative absence of bright galaxies other than cD galaxies in rich clusters.
Research Organization:
Univ. of California, Irvine
OSTI ID:
5099379
Journal Information:
Star and Sky; (United States), Journal Name: Star and Sky; (United States) Vol. 2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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