Published March 1984 | Version v1
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Study of the peculiar galaxy VV371 and a nearby companion

Creators

  • 1. Nevada Univ., Las Vegas

Description

A study of the peculiar galaxy VV371, and a possible nearby companion is presented. Results from digital imaging techniques are given for blue and visual photographs of VV371. H-alpha photographic data are also presented. Masses, sizes, and distances are then calculated for the two galaxies from 21-cm H I distribution data. Discussions of tidal and dynamical stability concerning the system are presented. 15 references

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.
Journal Volume
96
Series
Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.
Journal Page Range
216-221
ISSN
0004-6280

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
16019462
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
BALMER LINES; GALAXIES; IMAGE PROCESSING; MASS; PHOTOGRAPHY; SIZE; STABILITY