Massive star clusters in galaxies
William E. Harris (McMaster University, Canada)
TL;DR
This review discusses how star cluster systems, especially old globular clusters, serve as indicators of galaxy formation and evolution, summarizing current research themes and unresolved questions.
Contribution
It synthesizes recent findings on globular cluster systems and highlights emerging questions in understanding galaxy evolution.
Findings
Globular clusters trace early galaxy history
Current research identifies key properties of GCSs
Outstanding questions remain in GCS formation
Abstract
The ensemble of all star clusters in a galaxy constitutes its star cluster system. In this review, the focus of the discussion is on the ability of star clusters, particularly the systems of old massive globular clusters (GCSs), to mark the early evolutionary history of galaxies. I review current themes and key findings in GCS research, and highlight some of the outstanding questions that are emerging from recent work.
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