The Unique History of the Globular Cluster Omega Centauri

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2002-02-01

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0202045v2

Astrophys.J.568:L23-L26,2002

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

published version with minor changes

Scientific paper

10.1086/340319

Using current observational data and simple dynamical modeling, we demonstrate that Omega Cen is not special among the Galactic globular clusters in its ability to produce and retain the heavy elements dispersed in the AGB phase of stellar evolution. The multiple stellar populations observed in Omega Cen cannot be explained if it had formed as an isolated star cluster. The formation within a progenitor galaxy of the Milky Way is more likely, although the unique properties of Omega Cen still remain a mystery.

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