Optical selection criteria based on brightest cluster galaxy probabilities and separations efficiently identify merging galaxy clusters, validated by new X-ray and spectroscopic observations of twelve candidates.
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X-SORTER (X-ray Survey Of meRging clusTErs in Redmapper): X-ray and Spectroscopic Characterization of 12 Optically Selected Galaxy Cluster Merger Candidates
Optical selection criteria based on brightest cluster galaxy probabilities and separations efficiently identify merging galaxy clusters, validated by new X-ray and spectroscopic observations of twelve candidates.