The stellar population of bulges
Abstract
Description
This review summarizes the properties of the stellar population in bulges as observed in nearby or distant spiral galaxies. It gives a particular emphasis to the comparison with elliptical galaxies, when possible. The criteria of sample selection and choices in data analysis are addressed when they may be involved in discrepant results reached by different studies.
To appear in the proceedings of the conference The Metal-Rich Universe, held June 12-16 on La Palma, Spain, 2006
To appear in the proceedings of the conference The Metal-Rich Universe, held June 12-16 on La Palma, Spain, 2006