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Absolute magnitude of first-ranked cluster galaxies as a function of cluster richness

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/154245· OSTI ID:7270170
The conclusion is that no statistical theory based on real luminosity functions is capable of explaining the observed magnitude-richness relation. The data seem to require a uniqueness about the first few galaxies in clusters that makes their absolute luminosities nearly independent of cluster population. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Hale Observatories, Carnegie Institution of Washington, California Institute of Technology
OSTI ID:
7270170
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 205:1; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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