The young star cluster system of the Antennae galaxies
Anders, P., Fritze, U. and de Grijs, R.
(2009)
The young star cluster system of the Antennae galaxies.
Astrophysics and Space Science, 324 (2-4).
pp. 305-308.
ISSN 0004-640X
The study of young star cluster (YSC) systems, preferentially in starburst and merging galaxies, has seen great interest in the recent past, as it provides important input to models of star formation. However, even some basic properties (such as the luminosity function; LF) of YSC systems are still being debated. Here, we study the photometric properties of the YSC system in the nearest major merger system, the Antennae galaxies. We find evidence for the existence of a statistically significant turnover in the LF.
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Additional information | “The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com”. Copyright Springer. DOI: 10.1007/s10509-009-0103-x |
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