Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
2002-10-02
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
2 pages, Proceedings of the Conference : New Horizons in Globular Clusters
Scientific paper
In this work we present preliminary results concerning the properties of about 50 clusters and associations located in a densely populated region at the Southern edge of the supershell LMC~4. The ages of the clusters and associations are derived. The cluster formation rate peaks at about 10-20 Myr ago corresponding to the age of the formation of LMC~4. Objects younger than 10 Myr are located close to CO clouds, indicating a possible trigger of the recent star formation by the interaction of the supershell with the interstellar medium. Isophotal analysis has been done for 50% of the clusters. A large number of objects present isophotal distortions commonly interpreted as sign of interaction. Cluster multiplets are coeval within 20 Myr, suggesting a common origin. This indicates that clusters possibly form in large groups. Our findings are in agreement with the unified view of multi-scale star formation, where a size-duration correlation is expected.
Bettoni Daniela
Held Enrico V.
Moretti Alberto
Rizzi Luca
Vallenari Antonella
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