Detached Tidal Dwarf Galaxies

Dwarf galaxies may form in the tidal tails of galaxy interactions. If these tidal dwarf galaxies (TDGs) detach from their parent galaxies, then an independent dwarf galaxy emerges. However, the lifespan of such objects is uncertain. Using IR, UV, and optical images, we conducted a search for detache...

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Main Authors: Jones, Mark, Smith, Beverly J, Giroux, Mark
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2019
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2019/schedule/127