Globular Cluster Systems |
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| Author:
| Ashman, Keith M.
Zepf, Stephen E. |
| Series title: | Cambridge Astrophysics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-08783-4 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $64.99 |
Book Description:
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Globular clusters are roughly spherical, densely packed groups of stars found around galaxies. Most formed at the same time as their host galaxies. They therefore provide a unique fossil record of the formation and early evolution of galaxies. This volume presents the first comprehensive review of globular cluster systems. It summarises their observed properties, and shows how these constrain models of the structure of stars, the formation and evolution of galaxies and globular...
More DescriptionGlobular clusters are roughly spherical, densely packed groups of stars found around galaxies. Most formed at the same time as their host galaxies. They therefore provide a unique fossil record of the formation and early evolution of galaxies. This volume presents the first comprehensive review of globular cluster systems. It summarises their observed properties, and shows how these constrain models of the structure of stars, the formation and evolution of galaxies and globular clusters, and the age of the Universe.For graduate students and researchers, this provides the definitive reference on globular cluster systems.