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Several galaxies were observed for polarization during April and May 1972. Preliminary results are presented concerning those galaxies where polarization can be expected because of selective extinction or scattering of light by interstellar dust.
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Elvius, A. (1973). Polarization of Light by Dust in Galaxies. In: Greenberg, J.M., Van De Hulst, H.C. (eds) Interstellar Dust and Related Topics. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 52. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2664-2_30
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