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The globular cluster system of NGC 5846 revisited: colours, sizes and X-ray counterparts

Authors :
Chies-Santos, A. L.
Pastoriza, M. G.
Santiago, B. X.
Forbes, D. A.
Chies-Santos, A. L.
Pastoriza, M. G.
Santiago, B. X.
Forbes, D. A.
Source :
Astronomy and Astrophysics; August 2006, Vol. 455 Issue: 2 p453-459, 7p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Context.NGC 5846 is a giant elliptical galaxy with a previously well studied globular cluster system (GCS), known to have a bimodal colour distribution with a remarkably high red fraction.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00046361 and 14320746
Volume :
455
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs53176100
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361:20054212