Published January 1991 | Version v1
Journal article

Color distributions in early type galaxies. III. Radial gradients in spectral features

  • 1. Observatories of the Carnegie Institution, Pasadena, CA (USA)
  • 2. Kitt Peak National Observatory, Tucson, AZ (USA)

Description

Long-slit spectra covering the wavelength range 5000-9500 A have been obtained for three Virgo cluster ellipticals. Measurements of features in the spectra are presented, and their implications are discussed with particular reference to (1) anomalous r-i gradients; (2) ionized gas in the nucleus of NGC 4472; (3) nuclear emission line spectrum of M87; and (4) radial absorption line gradients in NGC 4472 with emphasis on the Na I 8190 A feature. 25 refs

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Journal Title
Astronomical Journal
Journal Volume
101
Series
Astron. J.
Journal Page Range
111-126
ISSN
0004-6256
CODEN
ANJOA