Star Formation in a Magnitude-limited Sample of Spiral Galaxies
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چکیده
We have observed a magnitude-limited sample of 78 galaxies chosen from the Revised Shapley-Ames Catalogue with ISOCAM at 10 m and with ISOPHOT at 60 m, 100 m, and 180 m. We have complemented these data with images at JHK. We will compare the normalized intensity and distribution of mid-infrared and far-infrared emission from these galaxies to investigate the correlation of infrared activity with other global galaxy properties. Our results show that the intensity and spatial distribution of star formation in galaxies does vary with morphology.
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