Tests for alignment of galaxy position angles within a sheet of galaxies

Measured position angles of 149 galaxies that lie in a sheet near the void in Corona Borealis are presented. The distribution of positions and position angles is tested for alignment; none is detected. (Author)

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Published in:The Astronomical journal 1990-12, Vol.100, p.1761-1765
Main Authors: Cerne, John, Peterson, J. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
640105 - Astrophysics & Cosmology- Galaxies
ALIGNMENT
CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS
COORDINATES
CORRELATIONS
GALAXIES
GALAXY CLUSTERS
HUBBLE EFFECT
MORPHOLOGY
RED SHIFT
VOIDS
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Summary:Measured position angles of 149 galaxies that lie in a sheet near the void in Corona Borealis are presented. The distribution of positions and position angles is tested for alignment; none is detected. (Author)
ISSN:0004-6256
1538-3881
DOI:10.1086/115632