Abstract
A new classification scheme for spiral galaxies (Block & Puerari 1999) has been developed which classifies galaxies on the basis of their near-IR arm morphology. This 'dustpenetrated class' predicts a correlation between spiral arm pitch angle and rotation curve type (or shear rate A=ω, where A is the first Oort constant and ω is rotational velocity - Block et al. 1999; Fuchs 2000). If such a correlation exists, it would provide a physical basis for this classification scheme.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Journal | Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias |
| Volume | 17 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2003 |
| Event | Galaxy Evolution: Theory and Observations - Cozumel, Mexico Duration: Apr 8 2002 → Apr 12 2002 |
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