Three dynamically distinct stellar populations in the halo of M49

Context: M49 (NGC 4472) is the dominant galaxy in subcluster B of the Virgo Cluster, and a benchmark for studying the build-up of the extended halos of brightest group galaxies in the outskirts of galaxy clusters. Aims: We investigate the kinematics in the outer halo of M49, look for substructures,...

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Main Authors: Hartke, J., Arnaboldi, M., Gerhard, O., Agnello, A., Longobardi, A., Coccato, L., Pulsoni, C., Freeman, K.C., Merrifield, M.
Format: Article
Published: EDP Sciences 2018
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51660/