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GMASS ultradeep spectroscopy of galaxies at<i>z</i>~ 2

A. Cimatti, P. Cassata, L. Pozzetti, J. Kurk, M. Mignoli, A. Renzini, E. Daddi, M. Bolzonella, M. Brusa, G. Rodighiero,

Astronomy and Astrophysics · 2008 · 508 citations · 97 references

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Aims. The aim of this work is to investigate the physical, structural and evolutionary properties of old, passive galaxies at and to place new constraints on massive galaxy formation and evolution.

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