| Abstract: | We present R-band galaxy luminosity functions (GLFs) from aspectroscopic sample of six nearby rich galaxy clusters. In addition
to individual cluster GLFs, extending to, in one case, M
R=–14, we also present composite GLFs for cluster and field galaxies toM
R=–17. All six cluster samples are consistent with the composite GLF, but there is evidence that the GLF of the quiescent population
in clusters is not universal. Furthermore, the GLF of quiescent galaxies is significantly steeper in clusters than in the
field. The overall GLF in clusters is consistent with that of field galaxies, except for the luminous tip, which is enhanced
in clusters versus the field.
This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
