M67 Cluster Study: Books & Articles on Dynamics & Open Clusters

[kr75]

Hi,
I am looking to do a study on the M67 cluster, and I would appreciate suggestions on books and articles on the topic and a little bit on open clusters in general. I have found very little information on how M67 affects the dynamics of the galaxy (part of the galaxy neighborhood). There are not many books I can find that have a lot of information on this cluster (granted, it is a relatively "dull" cluster). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[D English]

I hope this helps:

"The Sun Was Not Born In M67"
http://arxiv.org/pdf/1201.0987.pdf

This looks pretty good, I'm going to read it myself.

 

[phyzguy]

Hi,
I am looking to do a study on the M67 cluster, and I would appreciate suggestions on books and articles on the topic and a little bit on open clusters in general. I have found very little information on how M67 affects the dynamics of the galaxy (part of the galaxy neighborhood). There are not many books I can find that have a lot of information on this cluster (granted, it is a relatively "dull" cluster). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

M67 is a relatively small cluster with a few hundred stars. The Milky Way galaxy contains hundreds of billions of stars. So why should this small cluster "affect the dynamics of the galaxy"? I don't really understand what you are asking.

 

[|Glitch|]

Hi,
I am looking to do a study on the M67 cluster, and I would appreciate suggestions on books and articles on the topic and a little bit on open clusters in general. I have found very little information on how M67 affects the dynamics of the galaxy (part of the galaxy neighborhood). There are not many books I can find that have a lot of information on this cluster (granted, it is a relatively "dull" cluster). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

It is not that dull. After all, the European Southern Observatory in Chile recently discovered three exoplanets around three spectral type G stars.

New exoplanet discoveries in an open cluster

This may also help: http://messier.seds.org/m/m067.html

 

[pmacias]

Hello, thank you for your interest in studying the M67 cluster. There are actually quite a few resources available on this topic, so I would be happy to provide some suggestions for books and articles to help you with your study.

Firstly, I would recommend the book "Open Clusters and Galactic Structure" by Robert J. Trumpler. This book provides a comprehensive overview of open clusters, including M67, and their impact on the dynamics of the galaxy. It also covers topics such as cluster formation and evolution, which may be relevant to your study.

Another helpful book is "The Formation and Evolution of Open Clusters" by Mark Gieles. This book delves into the formation and dynamics of open clusters, including M67, and discusses their role in shaping the structure and evolution of galaxies.

In terms of articles, I would suggest looking into publications by the European Space Agency's Gaia mission, which has been collecting data on open clusters, including M67. Their findings may provide valuable insights into the dynamics of this cluster and its impact on the galaxy.

Additionally, the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (MNRAS) often publishes articles on open clusters and their dynamics, so searching through their archives may yield some useful information for your study.

I hope these suggestions are helpful to you and good luck with your research on the M67 cluster and open clusters in general. They are fascinating objects that have a significant impact on our understanding of galaxy dynamics.