Globular cluster systems of the three Virgo ellipticals

Journal Article · Mon Feb 29 23:00:00 EST 1988 · Astron. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/114667· OSTI ID:6995563

Cohen, J G

The globular-cluster systems (GCSs) around NGC 4406, NGC 4472, and NGC 4486 are characterized on the basis of published observational data obtained with the 5-m Hale telescope at Palomar Observatory (Cohen, 1986). The data are compiled in extensive tables and graphs and analyzed in detail. The GCS median colors (slightly redder than those for the Galaxy) and color distributions are found to be independent of the cluster luminosity and the position of the cluster in the galactic halo. The NGC 4472 and NGC 4486 GCSs are somewhat more extended than the underlying galactic halos, but all of the halo ellipticities and position angles are about equal to those of the respective GCSs. 37 references.

• Research Organization: Palomar Observatory, Pasadena, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6995563
• Journal Information: Astron. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astron. J.; (United States) Vol. 95; ISSN ANJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
COMPILED DATA
CONFIGURATION
DATA
DISTRIBUTION
ELLIPTICAL CONFIGURATION
GALACTIC EVOLUTION
GALAXIES
INFORMATION
LUMINOSITY
NUMERICAL DATA
OPTICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION
STAR CLUSTERS