CO observations of polar ring galaxies

Their average molecular mass is 9.4x10^9^M_{sun}_, and their average gas fraction is 27% of their baryonic mass, with a range from 15 to 43%, implying that they just accreted a large amount of gas. The position of the detected objects in the velocity- magnitude diagram is offset from the Tully-Fisher relation of normal spirals, as was already found for PRG. This work is part of our multi-wavelength project to determine the detailed morphology and dynamics of Polar-Ring galaxies, test through numerical models their formation scenario, and deduce their dark matter content and 3D-shape.