Affiliation:
1. Instituto de Matemática Estatística e Física – IMEF, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande – FURG, Rio Grande, RS 96203-900, Brasil
Abstract
Abstract
In this work, we introduce the curvature of a galaxy brightness profile to identify its structural subcomponents in a non-parametrically fashion. Bulges, bars, discs, lens, rings, and spiral arms are key to understand the formation and evolution path the galaxy undertook. Identifying them is also crucial for morphological classification of galaxies. We measure and analyse in detail the curvature of 14 galaxies with varied morphology. High (low) steepness profiles show high (low) curvature measures. Transitions between components are identified as local peaks oscillations in the values of the curvature. We identify patterns that characterize bulges (pseudo or classic), discs, bars, and rings. This method can be automated to identify galaxy components in large data sets or to provide a reliable starting point for traditional multicomponent modelling of galaxy light distribution.
Funder
Pró-Reitoria de Pesquisa e Pós-Graduação
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Space and Planetary Science,Astronomy and Astrophysics
Cited by
10 articles.
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