Clusters of galaxies
Abstract
A critical review is presented of some areas in our current understanding of clusters of galaxies. In particular the classifications, galaxy content, luminosity functions and spatial structures are reviewed in detail. It is suggested that although the observational material today available is not sufficiently extensive or precise, the derived properties of clusters seem to be more diverse than normally believed. Some emphasis is given to optical work and to investigations carried out in the Southern Hemisphere. Likely areas for desirable future research are occasionally pointed out. The review is not meant to be complete and only very brief mention is made of radio or X-ray results.
- Publication:
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Reunion Astronomica Regional Latinoamericana
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979rarl.conf...75Q
- Keywords:
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- Galactic Clusters;
- Galactic Evolution;
- Galactic Structure;
- Classifications;
- Radio Astronomy;
- Southern Hemisphere;
- Stellar Luminosity;
- X Ray Sources;
- Astronomy