Thousands of star clusters in M51 with HST/ACS

R.A. Scheepmaker, M. Gieles, M.R. Haas, N. Bastian, H.J.G.L.M. Lamers

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Abstract

We study the entire star cluster population in the disk of M51 by using radius measurements, and we see evidence for a universal preferred radius for both young and old cluster populations and for an increased cluster formation rate at a galactocentric distance of ∼6 kpc, which is similar to the corotation radius.
Original languageUndefined/Unknown
Title of host publicationMass loss from stars and the evolution of stellar clusters : proceedings of a workshop held at Lunteren, The Netherlands 29 May - 1 June 2006
EditorsA. de Koter, L.J. Smith, L.B.F.M. Waters
Place of PublicationSan Francisco
PublisherAstronomical Society of the Pacific
Pages417-418
Number of pages471
ISBN (Print)978-1-58381-644-8
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Publication series

NameAstronomical Society of the Pacific conference series
Number388

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