Published in 1981, ApJS 47, 229-233

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Abstract. A near-infrared photographic atlas of 54 spiral galaxies is presented. Blue photographs are included so that features may be compared in the two passbands. Hubble types range from Sa through Sd for SA, SAB, and SB galaxies. Most are nearly face-on and larger than 2'. These galaxies have been subdivided into the subjective categories of grand design and flocculent spirals, depending upon the appearance of their spiral arms. Photographic procedures and their effects are discussed.

Subject headings: galaxies: stellar content - galaxies: structure - infrared: general

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION
• OBSERVATIONS
• Galaxies in the Near-Infrared Atlas
• Photographic Procedures
• Preliminary Intensity Estimates
• DISUSSION
• REFERENCES
• PLATE 1
• PLATE 2
• PLATE 3
• PLATE 4
• PLATE 5
• PLATE 6
• PLATE 7
• PLATE 8
• PLATE 9
• PLATE 10
• PLATE 11
• PLATE 12
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• PLATE 15
• PLATE 16
• PLATE 17
• PLATE 18
• PLATE 19

¹ Most observations were made at Palomar Observatory as part of a collaborative agreement between CIT and CIW. Back.