Active galactic nuclei among polar-ring galaxies
arXiv:2010.03349 · doi:10.1134/S1063773720080046
Abstract
Based on SDSS data, we consider the fraction of active galactic nuclei among polar-ring galaxies. We have found evidence for an excess of Seyfert galaxies and LINERs among polar-ring galaxies compared to ordinary objects. The observed nuclear activity of polar-ring galaxies may be associated with the accretion of gas from the region of the polar structures onto the central galaxies.
8 pages, 3 figures