Properties of Fossil Groups of Galaxies

We review the formation and evolution of fossil groups and clusters from both the theoretical and the observational points of view. In the optical band, these systems are dominated by the light of the central galaxy. They were interpreted as old systems that had enough time to merge all the M* galax...

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Main Authors: J. Alfonso L. Aguerri, Stefano Zarattini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Universe
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/7/5/132