Cambridge University Press (CUP), Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union, S245(3), p. 311-312, 2007
DOI: 10.1017/s1743921308018012
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AbstractWe present the 2D kinematics of the nuclear region of the double-nucleated low-luminosity elliptical galaxy IC 225. Observations with the GMOS-N IFU at Gemini Observatory show a large amount of metal-rich gas coincident with the off-center nucleus. However, preliminary kinematics analysis indicates that the velocity of the stars in the off-center nucleus is distinct from that of the gas at the same position. Therefore, this is an intriguing example of how the formation of a nucleus or bulge may be occurring in a low-luminosity elliptical galaxy.