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The Alignment of Galaxies in Structures – Review
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: Received: 31 October 2023 / Approved: 1 November 2023 / Online: 1 November 2023 (12:17:22 CET)
How to cite: Godłowski, W. The Alignment of Galaxies in Structures – Review. Preprints 2023, 2023110092. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0092.v1 Godłowski, W. The Alignment of Galaxies in Structures – Review. Preprints 2023, 2023110092. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0092.v1
Abstract
In this paper the observational result of the alignment of galaxies in different scales is discussed. Especially, the dependence between orientation of galaxies in structures and their size has been analyzed. Both the research methods relevant to the study of this problem and the effects hindering the proper interpretation of the obtained results are discussed. It has been shown that the current state of research indicates that galaxies, their pairs, and compact groups have a non vanishing alignment. In the structures of mass corresponding to groups of galaxies, this feature has not been found, while such phenomenon is observed for more massive structures. These results have been discussed in the light of simulation results and theoretical models of galaxy formation and structure.
Keywords
orientation of galaxies; galaxies clusters; morphological types of galaxies
Subject
Physical Sciences, Astronomy and Astrophysics
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