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Formation and maintenance of spiral structure in galaxies
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 August 2017
Abstract
The formation and maintenance of spiral structure in galaxies is discussed in terms of spiral modes with a general perception consistent with the hypothesis of quasi-stationary spiral structure. The latter is explained in some detail to give it the original proper perspective and to contrast it with recent studies of non-stationary spiral structures. We again emphasize the possible coexistence of fast-evolving spiral features and slow-evolving spiral grand designs. Spiral modes are described in terms of three categories of propagating waves. The reason is given why isolated non-barred galaxies with spiral grand design are found to be mostly two-armed. Some suggestions are made for future research.
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- PART III: Dynamics and Evolution
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- Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 106: The Milky Way Galaxy , 1985 , pp. 513 - 532
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- Copyright © Reidel 1985
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