The role of stellar radial motions in shaping galaxy surface brightness profiles
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DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201731485
Abstract: Aims. The physics driving features such as breaks observed in galaxy surface brightness (SB) profiles remains contentious. Here, we assess the importance of stellar radial motions in shaping their characteristics. Methods. We use the simulated… read more here.
Keywords: brightness profiles; stellar radial; surface brightness; redistribution ... See more keywords