The VLT-MUSE and ALMA view of the MACS 1931.8-2635 brightest cluster galaxy
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DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/202040010
Abstract: We reveal the importance of ongoing in-situ star formation in the Brightest Cluster Galaxy in the massive cool-core CLASH cluster MACS 1931.8-2635 at z=0.35. Using a multi-wavelength approach, we assess the stellar and warm ionized… read more here.
Keywords: star formation; brightest cluster; cluster galaxy; gas ... See more keywords
AGN Jets and a Fanciful Trio of Black Holes in the Abell 85 Brightest Cluster Galaxy
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DOI: 10.1088/1538-3873/abc901
Abstract: A new radio map of the Abell 85 Brightest Cluster Galaxy (BCG) was obtained with the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA). With a resolution of 0.02", this radio image shows two kiloparsec-scale bipolar… read more here.
Keywords: galaxy; cluster galaxy; brightest cluster; abell bcg ... See more keywords
Stellar populations and merger rates of Brightest Cluster Galaxies a billion years ago: SDSS MaNGA IFU Spectroscopy
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DOI: 10.1093/mnras/stae1055
Abstract: We investigate the spectroscopic properties of 85 brightest cluster galaxies (BCGs) and their companions observed with the SDSS MaNGA integral field unit. Galaxy redshifts are between 0.08 < z < 0.15, allowing for a field… read more here.
Keywords: spectroscopy; gyr; merger; sdss manga ... See more keywords