Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 305-308 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Astrophysics and Space Science |
Volume | 324 |
Issue number | 2-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2009 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Copyright the Author(s) 2009. Version archived for private and non-commercial use with the permission of the author/s and according to publisher conditions. For further rights please contact the publisher.Keywords
- galaxies: NGC 4038/39
- methods: data analysis
- star clusters: general