The Age of the Globular Cluster NGC 6652 from WFPC2 Imaging

Other

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Scientific paper

Images of the inner halo globular cluster NGC 6652 have been obtained with WFPC2 on HST. These images have been used to derive a V,V-I color magnitude diagram (CMD) for this moderately metal-rich cluster. The CMD clearly delineates the principal sequences of this cluster, from the upper giant branch to ~ 4 magnitudes below the main sequence turn-off. The reddening, metallicity and distance of NGC 6652 are derived from the CMD. Using a new set of alpha -element enhanced isochrones, the age of NGC 6652 is derived using Delta V(TO - HB), Delta (V - I) and isochrone fitting. This age is compared to ages of other globular clusters in order to further our understanding of the formation of the inner galactic halo.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

The Age of the Globular Cluster NGC 6652 from WFPC2 Imaging 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 The Age of the Globular Cluster NGC 6652 from WFPC2 Imaging, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The Age of the Globular Cluster NGC 6652 from WFPC2 Imaging will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1364843

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.