Integral field spectroscopy allows us to distinguish among the different physical mechanisms affecting galaxies in the different environments
Abstract
Galaxies living in di erent environments are typically a ected by di erent physical mechanisms. Understanding the frequency of the di erent processes permits to shed light on galaxy evolution. Spatially resolved maps combined with the knowledge of the hosting environment are a very powerful tool to classify galaxies. The GAs Stripping Phenomena in galaxies (GASP), observed with VLT/MUSE 24 non-cluster galaxies showing asymmetries and disturbances in the optical morphology, suggestive of gas stripping, plus three passive galaxies useful to characterize the final stages of galaxy evolution. We accurately study these galaxies and classify the perturbing mechanisms based on a variety of diagnostics, finding evidence for a wide range of mechanisms. Our analysis shows the successes and limitations of a visual optical selection in pinpointing the processes that influence the gas reservoir of galaxies and probes the power of spatially resolved data in identifying the acting mechanism.
- Publication:
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Memorie della Societa Astronomica Italiana
- Pub Date:
- September 2023
- DOI:
- 10.36116/MEMSAIT_94N2.2023.233
- Bibcode:
- 2023MmSAI..94b.233V
- Keywords:
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- galaxies: general — galaxies: evolution — galaxies: groups — galaxies: star formation