Galaxy modelling through stellar population synthesis

In recent years, models of the Galaxy based on the spirit of population synthesis have considerably helped to improve our knowledge on the Galaxy and its formation scenario. I describe the different approaches used by several teams, how they differ, and present the significant advances which have be...

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Main Author: Robin A.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012-02-01
Series:EPJ Web of Conferences
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/20121909003