A wide-field K-band survey - II. Galaxy clustering

Abstract

We present the first measurement of the angular correlation function in a $K$-selected galaxy survey, from two fields covering almost 10 square degrees. The angular correlation function at small angles is well described by a ${\theta }^{-0.8}$ power law, as for optically selected samples. The clustering amplitude is reduced by a factor of $\sim 4$ between galaxies with $K<15$ and a fainter magnitude slice with $15<K<16$. This allows us to place constraints upon the redshift distribution of the galaxies and their spatial correlation function. We find no clear evidence for a change in clustering amplitude when galaxies are selected by their observed $B-K$ colours.

5 pages, 4 postscript figures included. Uses mn.sty. To be published as a Letter in Monthly Notices of the RAS. Postscript version available at http://star-www.dur.ac.uk/~cmb/kband.html

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