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Bound populations around cD galaxies

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/166953· OSTI ID:6348356
Velocity measurements of a complete sample of galaxies within a projected separation of 200 kpc are presented for the cD clusters A2271, A2589, and A2634. The aim of the measurements was to search for the presence of a bound population of satellite galaxies that are in the process of merging with the cD. It is concluded that the question of the frequency of bound populations around cD galaxies remains open since most clusters have not yet been observed in the detail that is required to discover these populations. 31 references.
Research Organization:
Michigan Univ. Ann Arbor (USA); Palomar Observatory, Pasadena, CA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6348356
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 335; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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