The size of galaxies in the era of ultra-deep imaging
The traditional measurement of the size of galaxies, the effective radius, is a relic of the epoch when shallow imaging was unable to capture the full extension of astronomical sources. However, current deep imaging surveys have revolutionised our view of these objects, allowing us to regard critically our own conventions. In this sense, it is time
Chamba, N.
Fecha de publicación:
6
2020