The I band Tully-Fisher relation for cluster galaxies: data presentation.
/ Authors
R. Giovanelli, M. Haynes, T. Herter, N. Vogt, L. Costa, W. Freudling, J. Salzer, G. University, Eső, W. University
and 1 more author
/ Abstract
Observational parameters which can be used for redshift-independent distance determination using the Tully-Fisher (TF) technique are given for 782 spiral galaxies in the fields of 24 clusters or groups. I band photometry for the full sample was either obtained by us or compiled from published literature. Rotational velocities are derived either from 21 cm spectra or optical emission line long--slit spectra, and converted to a homogeneous scale. In addition to presenting the data, a discussion of the various sources of error on TF parameters is introduced, and the criteria for the assignment of membership to each cluster are given. The construction of a TF template, bias corrections and cluster motions are discussed in an accompanying paper.
Journal: The Astronomical Journal
DOI: 10.1086/118233