NASA NTRS · 19900059282
A K band deep galaxy survey
Abstract
The results of a K-band deep-imaging survey, with a 5 sigma limit of K = 21.4 for galaxy detection, are reported. Number counts from K = 16.5 to K = 21.25 are given. Comparison with optical survey data on the field shows objects as red as (I-K) = 5 which most probably correspond to high-redshift (z of about 2) normal galaxies. No evidence is seen for any population of high-z protogalaxies or brown dwarfs. The results are placed in the context of extragalactic background light measurements.
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Cowie, L. L., Gardner, J. P., Lilly, S. J., Mclean, I.. 1990-09-01. A K band deep galaxy survey. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900059282
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