Overview
- Addresses a fundamental question in astrophysics: how do diffuse clouds of gas condense into the collections of luminous objects we call stars?
- Summarizes modern research into birth of stars in clusters
- Offers observational and theoretical perspectives on how star clusters arise, both in various regions of the Milky Way as well as distant galaxies
Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 424)
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Table of contents (6 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
All stars are born in groups. The origin of these groups has long been a key question in astronomy, one that interests researchers in star formation, the interstellar medium, and cosmology. This volume summarizes current progress in the field, and includes contributions from both theorists and observers. Star clusters appear with a wide range of properties, and are born in a variety of physical conditions. Yet the key question remains: How do diffuse clouds of gas condense into the collections of luminous objects we call stars?
This book will benefit graduate students, newcomers to the field, and also experienced scientists seeking a convenient reference.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr. Stahler is a research astronomer at the University of California, Berkeley, and a prominent theorist in star formation. He is also the co-author, with the late Francesco Palla, of a graduate-level textbook on the subject.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Birth of Star Clusters
Editors: Steven Stahler
Series Title: Astrophysics and Space Science Library
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22801-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-22800-6Published: 06 February 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79430-3Published: 04 June 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-22801-3Published: 04 November 2017
Series ISSN: 0067-0057
Series E-ISSN: 2214-7985
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 199
Number of Illustrations: 23 b/w illustrations, 29 illustrations in colour
Topics: Astrophysics and Astroparticles, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques