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Parallel-sequencing of early-type and spiral galaxies

Abstract:
Since Edwin Hubble introduced his famous tuning fork diagram more than 70 years ago, spiral galaxies and early-type galaxies (ETGs) have been regarded as two distinct families. The spirals are characterized by the presence of disks of stars and gas in rapid rotation, while the early-types are gas poor and described as spheroidal systems, with less rotation and often non-axisymmetric shapes. The separation is physically relevant as it implies a distinct path of formation for the two classes of objects. I will give an overview of recent findings, from independent teams, that motivated a radical revision to Hubble's classic view of ETGs. These results imply a much closer link between spiral galaxies and ETGs than generally assumed.
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10.1017/S1743921314005948

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Physics
Sub department:
Astrophysics
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Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Host title:
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
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Volume:
10
Issue:
H16
Pages:
330
Publication date:
2012-08-01
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1743-9221
ISSN:
1743-9213
ISBN:
9781107078840


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2017-01-30

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