The stellar kinematics of the giant halos ofBrightest Cluster Galaxies

Type
Capitulo de libro
Program
Programa FONDAP
Conicyt Instrument
Centros de Investigación en Áreas Prioritarias
Author
Hau, G.
Hilker, M.
Bridges, T.
Quintana, H.
Abstract
We have investigated the stellar kinematics of two brightest cluster galaxies (BCGs) to large distances from the cluster centre. In both galaxies, the velocity dispersion rises with radius. Orbital anisotropy is ruled out as the cause and we conclude that
Project Id
15010003
Contest
II Concurso Nacional de Centros de Excelencia en Investigación FONDAP 2001
Book's title
IAU Colloquium 195
Publication date of the book
2004
URI
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248625854_The_stellar_kinematics_of_the_giant_halos_of_Brightest_Cluster_Galaxies
Start page
491
End page
495
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