The alignment between brightest cluster galaxies and host clusters
arXiv:2209.00204 · doi:10.1093/mnras/stac2492
Abstract
The alignment between brightest cluster galaxies (BCGs) and host clusters can reveal the mystery of formation and evolution for galaxy clusters. We measure cluster orientations in optical based on the projected distribution of member galaxies and in X-ray by fitting the morphology of intra-cluster medium (ICM). Cluster orientations determined in the two wavelengths are generally consistent. The orientation alignment between BCGs and host clusters is confirmed and more significant than previous works. We find that BCGs are more aligned with cluster orientations measured in X-ray than those from optical data. Clusters with a brighter BCG generally show a stronger alignment. We argue that the detected redshift evolution of the alignment is probably caused by observational bias rather than intrinsic evolution. The alignment is not related to the ellipticity of BCGs, and the richness, ellipticity and dynamical state of host clusters. The strong alignment between BCGs and morphology of ICMs may be the consequence of the co-evolution between the central massive galaxy and host clusters.
arXiv comment8 pages, 8 figures, 3 tables, accepted for publication in MNRAS
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