NGC 4262: a Virgo galaxy with an extended ultraviolet ring

Context. The Galaxy Ultraviolet Explorer (GALEX) satellite has recently shown the presence of an extended, outer ring studded with UV-bright knots surrounding the lenticular galaxy NGC 4262. Such a structure-not detected in the optical-is coupled with a ring of atomic (HI) gas. Aims. We want to show...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Astronomy and astrophysics (Berlin) 2010-09, Vol.519, p.A72
Hauptverfasser:	Bettoni, D., Buson, L. M., Galletta, G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Astronomy Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Galaxies galaxies: elliptical and lenticular galaxies: general galaxies: individual: NGC 4262 galaxies: interactions Kinematics Knots Orientation Origins Stripping Ultraviolet
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