Number counts per magnitude
Number counts per magnitude bin below the red cluster sequence in the fossil group of galaxies RX J1552.2+2013. The shape of the luminosity function is very similar in the g’, r’ and I’ bands, however the number of galaxies in the group flattens then decreases, show a lack of faint galaxies at MB = -18 and fainter.
Credit:International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
About the Image
Id: | geminiann06001b |
Type: | Chart |
Release date: | Jan. 3, 2006, 7:51 p.m. |
Related announcements: | geminiann06001 |
Size: | 500 x 500 px |
About the Object
Name: | RX J1552.2+2013 |
Category: | Galaxies Illustrations |