Outer Rings in Early-type Galaxies: From Vorontsov-Velyaminov to Present
‘Ringed galaxies’, or disk galaxies with prominent outer ring structures, separated visually from the main galactic bodies, were discovered and intensively studied by B. A. Vorontsov-Vel’yaminov whose 110th anniversary is celebrated this year. We discuss progress reached during recent years in under...
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| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Open Astronomy |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/astro-2017-0192 |