Evolution of globular clusters and the origin of galactic halo stars
Journal Article
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· Sov. Astron. AJ (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6526449
Various decay mechanisms for globular clusters are considered. The most efficient ones are dissipation and dynamical friction. The field-star population of the galactic halo cannot all be attributed to the disruption of preexisting globular clusters that consist entirely of stars.
- Research Organization:
- Shternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow
- OSTI ID:
- 6526449
- Journal Information:
- Sov. Astron. AJ (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Astron. AJ (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 22:4; ISSN SAAJA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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