Asymmetries in stellar streams induced by a galactic merger
Stellar streams are sensitive to perturbations from, for example, giant molecular clouds, bars and spiral arms, infalling dwarf galaxies, or globular clusters which can imprint gaps, clumps, spurs, and asymmetries in tails. In addition to these effects, the impact of a major galactic merger on a population of stellar streams remains to be explored
Guillaume, Claire et al.
Fecha de publicación:
12
2025