Publication

2003-09-10 - Springer

Language

English

Word Count

89,000 words, Guess

Page Count

356 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2003054374
  • Goodreads777996

Classifications

  • LCCQB853.5 .W67 2002

Description

Dramatic progress is a trademark of the recent study of globular cluster systems. Considerations about the formation and evolution compose the first chapter, followed by a chapter on young star clusters. Then come four chapters reviewing the globular cluster system of early-type, late-type and dwarf galaxies, as well as of groups of galaxies. One chapter is dedicated to stellar population models and their applications to the field. Finally a chapter reviews the kinematics of galaxies derived from globular cluster systems and another their role in the context of galaxy formation and evolution studies. As a whole, the book gives an up-to-date view of the field at the beginning of the new decade, which will without doubt again bring significant progress in our understanding of globular cluster systems and galaxy formation and evolution.

Subjects

Topics

StarsSciencePhysicsAstronomyCongressesGalaxy GroupStar Cluster

Other Editions

  • Extragalactic Globular Cluster Systems: Proceedings of the ESO Workshop Held in Garching, 27-30 August 2002 (ESO Astrophysics Symposia)HardcoverSpringer2003-09-10

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