Mass-metallicity relation of zCOSMOS galaxies at z ≈ 0.7, its dependence on star formation rate, and the existence of massive low-metallicity galaxies

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Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Maier, C.
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Ziegler, B. L.
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Lilly, S. J.
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Contini, T.
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Pérez-Montero, E.
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Lamareille, F.
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Le Floc'h, E.
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We are grateful the anonymous referees for the suggestions that have improved the clarity of the paper. This publication is supported by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). We warmly acknowledge the contributions of the entire COSMOS collaboration, consisting of more than 70 scientists.
Abstract
Aims. The knowledge of the number and physical nature of low-metallicity massive galaxies is crucial for determining and interpreting the mass-metallicity relation (MZR). Methods. Using VLT-ISAAC near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy of 39 zCOSMOS 0.5
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577
Start page
A14
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0004-6361
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2015A&A...577A..14M
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open.access
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