On the star formation rate – brightest cluster relation: estimating the peak star formation rate in post-merger galaxies

We further the recent discussion on the relation between the star formation rate (SFR) of a galaxy and the luminosity of its brightest star cluster (SFR versus MbrightestV). We first show that the observed trend of SFR versus MbrightestV is due to the brightest cluster in a galaxy being preferential...

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Published in:Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 2008-10, Vol.390 (2), p.759-768
Main Author: Bastian, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Earth, ocean, space
Estimating techniques
Exact sciences and technology
galaxies: star clusters
galaxies: starburst
Monte Carlo simulation
Star & galaxy formation
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