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841. Distribution of Abell and APM clusters
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/AJ/123/51
Title:
Distribution of Abell and APM clusters
Short Name:
J/AJ/123/51
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We present a comparison of how well the large-scale structure of the universe is traced by clusters from the Abell catalog and from the Automated Plate Measuring Facility (APM). We investigate selection functions for both cluster catalogs, using samples of all clusters (including clusters with estimated redshifts) and samples of clusters with measured redshifts. We present a catalog of superclusters of galaxies, based on APM clusters up to a redshift z_lim_=0.13.
842. Distribution of HII regions in disk galaxies
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/ApJS/178/1
Title:
Distribution of HII regions in disk galaxies
Short Name:
J/ApJS/178/1
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
It is known that interstellar gas has a fractal structure in a wide range of spatial scales with a fractal dimension that seems to be a constant around D_f_~2.7. It is expected that stars forming from this fractal medium exhibit similar fractal patterns. Here we address this issue by quantifying the degree to which star-forming events are clumped. We develop, test, and apply a precise and accurate technique to calculate the correlation dimension Dc of the distribution of HII regions in a sample of disk galaxies.
843. Distribution of WR stars in 2 nearby galaxies
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/518/A29
Title:
Distribution of WR stars in 2 nearby galaxies
Short Name:
J/A+A/518/A29
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We study the distribution of Wolf-Rayet (WR) stars and their subtypes with respect to their host galaxy light distribution. We thus want to investigate whether WR stars are potential progenitors of stripped-envelope core-collapse supernovae (SNe) and/or long-duration gamma-ray bursts (LGRBs).
844. Disturbance levels of SNe host galaxies
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/MNRAS/444/2428
Title:
Disturbance levels of SNe host galaxies
Short Name:
J/MNRAS/444/2428
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We present an analysis of the relative frequencies of different supernova (SN) types in spirals with various morphologies and in barred or unbarred galaxies. We use a well-defined and homogeneous sample of spiral host galaxies of 692 SNe from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey in different stages of galaxy-galaxy interaction and activity classes of nucleus. We propose that the underlying mechanisms shaping the number ratios of SNe types can be interpreted within the framework of interaction-induced star formation, in addition to the known relations between morphologies and stellar populations. We find a strong trend in behaviour of the N_Ia_/N_CC_ ratio depending on host morphology, such that early spirals include more Type Ia SNe. The N_Ibc_/N_II_ ratio is higher in a broad bin of early-type hosts. The N_Ia_/N_CC_ ratio is nearly constant when changing from normal, perturbed to interacting galaxies, then declines in merging galaxies, whereas it jumps to the highest value in post-merging/remnant galaxies. In contrast, the N_Ibc_/N_II_ ratio jumps to the highest value in merging galaxies and slightly declines in post-merging/remnant subsample. The interpretation is that the star formation rates and morphologies of galaxies, which are strongly affected in the final stages of interaction, have an impact on the number ratios of SNe types. The N_Ia_/N_CC_ (N_Ibc_/N_II_) ratio increases (decreases) from star-forming to active galactic nuclei (AGN) classes of galaxies. These variations are consistent with the scenario of an interaction-triggered starburst evolving into AGN during the later stages of interaction, accompanied with the change of star formation and transformation of the galaxy morphology into an earlier type.
845. Disturbers of nearby giant galaxies
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/AJ/147/13
Title:
Disturbers of nearby giant galaxies
Short Name:
J/AJ/147/13
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
The Updated Nearby Galaxy Catalog (UNGC) contains the most comprehensive summary of distances, radial velocities, and luminosities for 800 galaxies located within 11Mpc from us. The high density of observables in the UNGC makes this sample indispensable for checking results of N-body simulations of cosmic structures on a ~1Mpc scale. The environment of each galaxy in the UNGC was characterized by a tidal index {Theta}_1_, depending on the separation and mass of the galaxy's main disturber (MD). We grouped UNGC galaxies with a common MD in suites, and ranked suite members according to their {Theta}_1_. All suite members with positive {Theta}_1_ are assumed to be physical companions of the MD. About 58% of the sample are members of physical groups. The distribution of suites by the number of members, n, follows a relation N(n)~n^-2^. The 20 most populated suites contain 468 galaxies, i.e., 59% of the UNGC sample. The fraction of MDs among the brightest galaxies is almost 100% and drops to 50% at M_B_=-18^m^. We discuss various properties of MDs, as well as galaxies belonging to their suites. The suite abundance practically does not depend on the morphological type, linear diameter, or hydrogen mass of the MD, the tightest correlation being with the MD dynamical mass. Dwarf galaxies around MDs exhibit well-known segregation effects: the population of the outskirts has later morphological types, richer HI contents, and higher rates of star formation activity. Nevertheless, there are some intriguing cases where dwarf spheroidal galaxies occur at the far periphery of the suites, as well as some late-type dwarfs residing close to MDs. Comparing simulation results with galaxy groups, most studies assume the Local Group is fairly typical. However, we recognize that the nearby groups significantly differ from each other and there is considerable variation in their properties. The suites of companions around the Milky Way and M31, consisting of the Local Group, do not quite seem to be a typical nearby group. The multiplicity of nearby groups of the number of their physical members can be described by the Hirsh-like index h_g_=9, indicating that the Local Volume contains nine groups with populations exceeding nine companions to their MDs.
846. 3D kinematics in the Draco dwarf spheroidal
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/633/A36
Title:
3D kinematics in the Draco dwarf spheroidal
Short Name:
J/A+A/633/A36
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We present the first three-dimensional internal motions for individual stars in the Draco dwarf spheroidal galaxy. By combining first epoch Hubble Space Telescope observations and second epoch Gaia Data Release 2 positions we measured the proper motions of 149 sources in the direction of Draco. We determined the line-of-sight velocities of a sub-sample of 81 red giant branch stars using medium resolution spectra acquired with the DEIMOS spectrograph at the Keck II telescope. Altogether this resulted in a final sample of 45 members of Draco with high-precision and accurate 3D motions, which we publish as a table in this paper. With this high-quality dataset we determined the velocity dispersions at a projected distance of ~120pc from the centre of Draco to be sigma_R_=11.0^+2.1^_-1.5_km/s, sigma_T_=9.9^+2.3^_-3.1_km/s and sigma_LOS_=9.0^+1.1^_-1.1_ km/s in the projected radial, tangential and line-of-sight directions. This results in a velocity anisotropy beta=0.25^+0.47^_-1.38_ at r>120pc. Tighter constraints can be obtained using the spherical Jeans equations and assuming constant anisotropy and NFW mass profiles, as well as that the 3D velocity dispersion should be lower than ~1/3 of the escape velocity of the system. In this case, we constrain the maximum circular velocity V_max_ of Draco to be in the range of 10.2-17.0km/s. The corresponding mass range is in good agreement with previous estimates based on line-of-sight velocities only. Our Jeans modelling supports the case for a cuspy dark matter profile in this galaxy. Firmer conclusions may be drawn by applying more sophisticated models on this dataset and with upcoming data releases.
847. 2D kinematic structure of early-type galaxies
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/MNRAS/398/91
Title:
2D kinematic structure of early-type galaxies
Short Name:
J/MNRAS/398/91
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We detail an innovative new technique for measuring the two-dimensional (2D) velocity moments (rotation velocity, velocity dispersion and Gauss-Hermite coefficients h3 and h4) of the stellar populations of galaxy haloes using spectra from Keck DEIMOS (Deep Imaging Multi-Object Spectrograph) multi-object spectroscopic observations. The data are used to reconstruct 2D rotation velocity maps. Here we present data for five nearby early-type galaxies to ~three effective radii.
848. Double-component model fitting of elliptical gal.
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/ApJ/836/115
Title:
Double-component model fitting of elliptical gal.
Short Name:
J/ApJ/836/115
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
We investigate two-dimensional image decomposition of nearby, morphologically selected early-type galaxies (ETGs). We are motivated by recent observational evidence of significant size growth of quiescent galaxies and theoretical development advocating a two-phase formation scenario for ETGs. We find that a significant fraction of nearby ETGs show changes in isophotal shape that require multi-component models. The characteristic sizes of the inner and outer component are ~3 and ~15kpc. The inner component lies on the mass-size relation of ETGs at z~0.25-0.75, while the outer component tends to be more elliptical and hints at a stochastic buildup process. We find real physical differences between single- and double-component ETGs, with double-component galaxies being younger and more metal-rich. The fraction of double-component ETGs increases with increasing {sigma} and decreases in denser environments. We hypothesize that double-component systems were able to accrete gas and small galaxies until later times, boosting their central densities, building up their outer parts, and lowering their typical central ages. In contrast, the oldest galaxies, perhaps due to residing in richer environments, have no remaining hints of their last accretion episode.
849. Double Galaxies in SGP region
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/VII/168
Title:
Double Galaxies in SGP region
Short Name:
VII/168
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
630 double systems of galaxies brighter than about 17mag(B) were found by examining 100 glass copies of ESO(B) survey plates, covering the Southern Galactic Cap (GLAT<-50deg, DE<-27deg). The selection criteria are similar to those defined by Zonn (1962). The measuring, reduction and error analysis parameters have been described by Zou et al. (1984).
850. DPOSS II compact group survey
ID:
ivo://CDS.VizieR/J/A+A/445/857
Title:
DPOSS II compact group survey
Short Name:
J/A+A/445/857
Date:
21 Oct 2021
Publisher:
CDS
Description:
This paper presents the results of a pilot redshift survey of 18 candidate compact groups from the distant DPOSS survey that extends to redshift 0.2 the available surveys of compact groups of galaxies, mainly Hickson Compact Groups and Southern Compact Groups. The goal of our survey was to confirm group membership via redshift information and to measure the characteristic parameters of a representative, albeit small, sample of DPOSS survey groups.