Evolution of compact groups and the formation of elliptical galaxies

@article{Barnes1989EvolutionOC,
  title={Evolution of compact groups and the formation of elliptical galaxies},
  author={Joshua E. Barnes},
  journal={Nature},
  year={1989},
  volume={338},
  pages={123-126}
}
The dynamical evolution of gravitationally bound groups of galaxies should account for some of the objects seen in the Universe. A numerical simulation of the merging of a compact group shows that the process may result in the formation of bright ellip-tical galaxies. If compact groups are interpreted as transient phases in the dynamical evolution of looser groups, the merger remnants they leave behind exemplify galaxy formation at the present epoch. 
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