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