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Case studies of virgo cluster spiral galaxies experiencing ram pressure stripping
Author
Title
Case studies of virgo cluster spiral galaxies experiencing ram pressure stripping / by Anne Abramson.
Publication
Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2019.
Copyright Notice Date
©2018
Physical Description
xvi, 233 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Summary
This thesis investigates in detail three cases of ram pressure stripping, a mechanism for gas removal in the cluster environment that can quench star formation in spiral galaxies while leaving the existing stellar disk intact in virgo cluster spiral galaxies.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
October 02, 2019
Thesis note
Ph.D. Yale University 2018.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-233).
Contents
Introduction
Caught in the act: strong, Active ram pressure stripping in virgo cluster spiral NGC 4330
HST imaging of decoupled dust clouds in the ram stripped virgo spirals NGC 4402 and NGC 4522
HST imaging of dust structures and stars in ram pressure stripped virgo spirals NGC 4402 and NGC b4522: stripped from the outside in with dense cloud decoupling
Conclusions.
Subjects
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Academic theses.
Also listed under
Yale University, degree granting institution.
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