Polar ring galaxies (PRGs) are dynamically peculiar systems with a ring or annulus of gas, stars and dust orbiting in a plane nearly perpendicular to the equatorial plane of the host galaxy (Withmore 1990). According to the most popular point of view, PRGs are the result of galaxy interaction, which ranges from simple gas accretion to a complete merger. Alternatively, polar rings can represent the delayed inows of primordial gas. Therefore, the problem of PR's age is actual (Eskridge&Podge 1997; Gallagher et al 2002). Deep single-star photometry can directly identify stars in various evolutionary phases through their positions on CMD. This can cast light on the origin and evolution of PRGs.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages1
JournalRevista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias
Volume17
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2003
EventGalaxy Evolution: Theory and Observations - Cozumel, Mexico
Duration: 8 Apr 200212 Apr 2002

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  • Space and Planetary Science
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

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