Star formation and figure rotation in the early-type galaxy NGC 2974

We present Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) far-ultraviolet (FUV) and near-ultraviolet (NUV) imaging of the nearby early-type galaxy NGC 2974, along with complementary ground-based optical imaging. In the ultraviolet, the galaxy reveals a central spheroid-like component and a newly discovered compl...

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Main Authors: Jeong, H, Bureau, M, Yi, S, Krajnovic, D, Davies, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007