Mass-metallicity relation of zCOSMOS galaxies at z ≈ 0.7, its dependence on star formation rate, and the existence of massive low-metallicity galaxies
Journal
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.
Description
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
Volume
577
Start page
A14
Issn Identifier
0004-6361
Ads BibCode
2015A&A...577A..14M
Rights
open.access
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