Local redshift surveys and galaxy evolution

Abstract

We present observations of galaxy environmental dependencies using data from the 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey. From a combined analysis of the luminosity function, Butcher-Oemler effect and trends in H$α$ line strengths we find support for a model where galaxy properties are mainly set by initial conditions at the time of their formation.

Oral presentation at 'Multiwavelength Mapping of Galaxy Evolution' conference (Venice). 6 pages, 4 figures. Springer style file included