A comparison of the globular cluster luminosity functions of the inner and outer halo of the Milky Way and M31

Details A comparison of the globular cluster luminosity functions of the inner and outer halo of the Milky Way and M31 A comparison of the globular cluster luminosity functions of the inner and outer halo of the Milky Way and M31

1996-08-28

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/9608191v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

3 pages, 2 figures, submitted to MNRAS

Scientific paper

We show that the globular cluster luminosity function (GCLF) of the inner halo of the Milky Way is statistically different from the GCLF of the outer halo. We also find a similar difference between the inner and outer halo population of M31. We assert that this difference is evidence for some form of dynamical evolution of the cluster population and/or a dependence of GCLF shape on the environment in which the cluster population formed. We also find that the turnover luminosity of the GCLF is unaffected by these differences and further assert that this stability of the turnover luminosity affirms its usefulness as an indicator of cosmic distance.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

A comparison of the globular cluster luminosity functions of the inner and outer halo of the Milky Way and M31 does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with A comparison of the globular cluster luminosity functions of the inner and outer halo of the Milky Way and M31, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and A comparison of the globular cluster luminosity functions of the inner and outer halo of the Milky Way and M31 will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-696785