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Globular Cluster Systems Keith M. Ashman (University of Kansas)

Globular Cluster Systems By Keith M. Ashman (University of Kansas)

Globular Cluster Systems by Keith M. Ashman (University of Kansas)


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Presents a comprehensive review of globular cluster systems. It summarizes 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.

Globular Cluster Systems Summary

Globular Cluster Systems by Keith M. Ashman (University of Kansas)

Globular clusters are roughly spherical, densely packed groups of stars found around galaxies. Most globular clusters probably formed at the same time as their host galaxies. They therefore provide a unique fossil record of the conditions during the formation and early evolution of galaxies. This volume presents a comprehensive review of globular cluster systems. It summarizes 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 volume provides the definitive reference on globular cluster systems.

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Review of the hardback: 'For those working on globular clusters this book is an excellent reference and I would also recommend it to those working in galaxy formation.' Simon Goodwin, The Observatory

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Properties of globular clusters; 3. The galactic globular cluster system; 4. Globular cluster systems in nearby galaxies; 5. Properties of extragalactic globular cluster systems; 6. Globular clusters and galaxy formation; 7. The formation of globular clusters; 8. Future prospects; Bibliography; Index.

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NLS9780521087834
9780521087834
052108783X
Globular Cluster Systems by Keith M. Ashman (University of Kansas)
New
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2008-12-11
184
N/A
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