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Dynamical Constraints on the Formation of Elliptical Galaxies

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Part of the book series: International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale ((IAUS,volume 171))

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Recent work on the construction of spherical, axisymmetric and triaxial dynamical models for elliptical galaxies is reviewed briefly, including their role in providing evidence for dark halos and central black holes. The different orbital structures and shapes of low-mass and giant elliptical galaxies provide essential constraints on scenarios of galaxy formation.

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De Zeeuw, P.T., Carollo, C.M. (1996). Dynamical Constraints on the Formation of Elliptical Galaxies. In: Bender, R., Davies, R.L. (eds) New Light on Galaxy Evolution. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 171. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0229-9_7

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