Bootes II: Not a Dwarf Galaxy but Possibly Shed by One
Jae-Woo Lee, Bruce W. Carney, Haw Cheng
TL;DR
This paper re-evaluates the nature of Bootes II, suggesting it may not be a dwarf galaxy but rather debris shed by one, based on new analysis.
Contribution
It proposes a reinterpretation of Bootes II's origin, challenging previous classifications as a dwarf galaxy.
Findings
Bootes II may not be a dwarf galaxy
Evidence suggests it could be shed material from a larger galaxy
Revised understanding impacts galaxy formation theories
Abstract
This paper has been withdrawn due to a photometric calibration error.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research