What Are the Best Resources for Understanding Star Clusters?

In summary, the conversation is about the search for information on star clusters, specifically in regards to their formation, evolution, and types. It is difficult to find organized documents on this topic through Google, so the speaker asks for guidance from someone familiar with the subject. They suggest using Wikipedia and following the references and links within the article for more information."
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sketos
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Hello,

I would like to know if there is any book or any useful links about star clusters, dealing with the following topics :[ formation, evolution, types (open, globular), etc...]. It is very difficult to find an organized document from google results, so if anyone is familiar with the subject i would appreciate his guidence

Thanks
 
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sketos said:
Hello,

I would like to know if there is any book or any useful links about star clusters, dealing with the following topics :[ formation, evolution, types (open, globular), etc...]. It is very difficult to find an organized document from google results, so if anyone is familiar with the subject i would appreciate his guidence

Thanks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_cluster

I like to follow references in the article to other places. Also, there is material referenced, and other links. Following all that stuff to wherever it leads you ought to give exactly what you're looking for.
 
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