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Interpretation of Observations of Spiral Structure in Terms of the Density Wave Theory∗

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 August 2015

Per Olof Lindblad
Per Olof Lindblad*
Affiliation:
Stockholm Observatory, Sweden

Abstract

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A review is given of recent theoretical and observational work on the density wave theory of spiral structure. Emphasis is put on the kinematic picture, and the question whether modern observations reveal the existence of density waves is discussed.

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Research Article
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Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 58: The Formation and Dynamics of Galaxies , 1974 , pp. 399 - 412
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Copyright © Reidel 1974 

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