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Constraints on Galaxy Formation from Extragalactic Globular Clusters

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 July 2016

Jean P. Brodie
Jean P. Brodie*
Affiliation:
Lick Observatory University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, U.S.A.

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The merger model for elliptical galaxy formation has received increasing attention since it was first suggested by Toomre & Toomre (1972). Van den Bergh (1984) pointed out a problem with the idea that elliptical galaxies were formed by simply combining two, or more, spiral galaxies. He noted that the specific frequency (SN, number of globular clusters per unit galaxy light) is systematically lower for spirals than for ellipticals. Schweizer (1987) suggested that globular clusters might be expected to form in the merger process, thereby alleviating or possibly eliminating the SN problem. Ashman & Zepf (1992) developed this idea into a merger model for globular cluster formation with testable predictions.

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Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 187: Cosmic Chemical Evolution , 2002 , pp. 175 - 184
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Copyright © 2002 

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