Evolution of compact groups and the formation of elliptical galaxies
Type: Journal, Article Title: Evolution of compact groups and the formation of elliptical galaxies Author(s): Barnes, J. E. Date: 1989/03/09 Abstract: The dynamical evolution of gravitationally bound groups of galaxies should account for some of the objects seen in the Universe. A numerical simulation of the merging of a compact group shows that the process may result in the formation of bright ellip-tical galaxies. If compact groups are interpreted as transient phases in the dynamical evolution of looser groups, the merger remnants they leave behind exemplify galaxy formation at the present epoch. Publisher: Nature Publishing Group Journal (full): Nature Volume: 338 Issue: 6211 Start Page: 123 End Page: 126 Link: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v338/n6211/abs/338123a0.html