Star formation in tidal debris

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Abstract

Substantial star formation often occurs in the tidal debris of interacting galaxy pairs and groups. However, the packaging of the star formation is varied. Sometimes stars form in clusters reminiscent of the predecessors of globular clusters, and other times they form primarily in a tidal clump that is the size and mass of a dwarf galaxy. I report on a few recent projects that I have done with collaborators. We have been trying to identify the factors that determine whether star clusters or tidal dwarfs form in the debris of interacting pair. We have also undertaken a multiwavelength program to study Hickson compact groups. We suggest that Hickson compact groups can be on one of two evolutionary sequences depending on whether gas is converted within the galaxies or outside of the galaxies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Evolution of Galaxies Through the Neutral Hydrogen Window
Pages175-179
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventThe Evolution of Galaxies Through the Neutral Hydrogen Window - Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Duration: Feb 1 2008Feb 3 2008

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1035
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

OtherThe Evolution of Galaxies Through the Neutral Hydrogen Window
Country/TerritoryPuerto Rico
CityArecibo
Period2/1/082/3/08

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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