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Star formation activity in the cluster spiral NGC 4254
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 August 2006
Abstract
With sensitive radio observations of a Virgo Cluster spiral NGC 4254 we are able to decompose thermal and synchrotron radio emission and, based on the thermal component, construct the SFR distribution within the galaxy, unaffected by dust extinction. The mean SFR per unit area is several times higher than in other galaxies of similar Hubble type. Contrary to other Virgo spirals the SFR distribution is not spatially truncated, in concordance with the observed weak HI deficiency. We propose that the SFR enhancement and the observed disturbed morphology of this galaxy can be attributed to tidal triggering by another nearby cluster member.
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- Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 2 , Symposium S237: Triggered Star Formation in a Turbulent ISM , August 2006 , pp. 402
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- Copyright © International Astronomical Union 2007