Star Formation Modes in Low-Mass Disk Galaxies
Astrophysics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
Low-mass disk galaxies with well-organized structures are relatively common in low density regions of the nearby Universe. They display a wide range in levels of star formation activity, extending from sluggishly evolving `superthin' disk systems to nearby starbursts. Investigations of this class of galaxy therefore provides opportunities to test and define models of galactic star formation processes. In this paper we briefly explore characteristics of examples of quiescent and starbursting low-mass disk galaxies.
Cite
@article{arxiv.astro-ph/0106373,
title = {Star Formation Modes in Low-Mass Disk Galaxies},
author = {J. S. Gallagher and L. D. Matthews},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:astro-ph/0106373},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
to be published in "Modes of Star Formation and the Origin of Field Star Populations," eds. E. Grebel, W. Brandner, ASP Conf Ser. Report includes figures