Structure of Early-Type Galaxies: 2D Fit of the Light Distribution for a Complete Volume-Limited Sample
arXiv:astro-ph/9904029 · doi:10.1023/A:1017564805200
Abstract
We outline the results of a two-dimensional (2D) fit of the light distribution of early-type galaxies belonging to a complete volume-limited sample, and briefly discuss the significant correlations among the structural parameters. In particular we reconfirm that the lack of structural homology is likely a characteristic of hot stellar systems.
8 pages and 4 figures. To appear in the proceedings of the Euroconference "the Evolution of Galaxies on Cosmological Timescales" Nov 30th - Dec 5th 1998 Puerto de la Cruz Tenerife, Spain