Constraints on Elliptical Galaxy Formation from the Properties of Their Globular Cluster Systems

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dc.creatorZepf, Stephen E.
dc.date1996-11-23
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T02:22:22Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T02:22:22Z
dc.descriptionGlobular clusters are valuable fossil records of the formation and evolution of their host galaxies. The color distribution of elliptical galaxy globular cluster systems indicates an episodic formation history, consistent with a merger origin for these galaxies. Spectroscopic studies of globular cluster systems are a promising route to further constrain models of elliptical galaxy formation. They also provide a useful probe of the mass distribution of ellipticals at large radii.
dc.descriptionTo appear in the proceedings of the 2nd Stromlo Symposium: The Nature of Elliptical Galaxies. Also available via anonymous ftp at ftp://coma.berkeley.edu/pub/zepf
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/9611196
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/9611196
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/10851
dc.subjectAstrophysics
dc.titleConstraints on Elliptical Galaxy Formation from the Properties of Their Globular Cluster Systems
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