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The Large-Scale Distribution of IRAS Galaxies

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Large Scale Structure and Motions in the Universe

Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library ((ASSL,volume 151))

Abstract

Estimates of the IRAS surface brightness dipole are reviewed and results from a new complete and reliable 60µm galaxy catalogue compiled from the IRAS Point Source, Small Scale Structure and Large Galaxy Catalogs, are presented. The catalogue covers 82% of the sky and includes 17,710 sources. The dipole direction and amplitude agree with those of the earlier study by Yahil et al (1986). The interpretation of the IRAS dipole, including the results from recent redshift surveys, is reviewed.

The consistency of the IRAS data with the Great Attractor model is discussed and results on clustering of IRAS galaxies are briefly reviewed.

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    Michael Rowan-Robinson

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    M. Mezzetti , G. Giuricin  & F. Mardirossian ,  & 

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    M. Ramella

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Rowan-Robinson, M. (1989). The Large-Scale Distribution of IRAS Galaxies. In: Mezzetti, M., Giuricin, G., Mardirossian, F., Ramella, M. (eds) Large Scale Structure and Motions in the Universe. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 151. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-0903-8_2

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