Formation of Globular Clusters: In and Out of Dwarf Galaxies

Details Formation of Globular Clusters: In and Out of Dwarf Galaxies Formation of Globular Clusters: In and Out of Dwarf Galaxies

2002-10-24

arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0210556v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

6 pages, proceedings of the ESO workshop "Extragalactic Globular Cluster Systems", ed. M. Kissler-Patig

Scientific paper

10.1007/10857603_35

Despite the rapid observational progress in the study of young massive star clusters, the formation of globular clusters still remains poorly understood. Yet, it is emerging that globular cluster formation is intimately linked to the formation of the Galaxy. I discuss a generic scenario of the cluster formation within progenitor galaxies, based on the available observational constraints. The oldest clusters formed around redshift z = 7, but the process continued at least until z = 3. Because of their high density, globular clusters survived when their progenitor galaxies were disrupted by the Galactic tidal field.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Formation of Globular Clusters: In and Out of Dwarf Galaxies 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 Formation of Globular Clusters: In and Out of Dwarf Galaxies, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Formation of Globular Clusters: In and Out of Dwarf Galaxies will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-613919