Star Clusters

• From the contents: Stellar Evolution in Globular Clusters: Fundamentals of Globular Cluster Stellar Evolution.- Unusual Features in the H-R Diagram.- RR Lyrae Variable Stars.- Stellar Populations.- Metallicities.- Elemental Abundance Ratios I and II.- Relative Ages of Globular Clusters.- Absolute Ages of Globular Clusters.- Globular Cluster Systems: The Milky Way System: A Global Perspective.- The Distance Scale.- The Milky Way System: Kinematics.- The Milky Way System: Dynamics and Halo Mass Profile.- The Milky Way System: The Luminosity Function and Mass Distribution.- An Overview of Other Galaxies: Basic Parameters.- The GCLF and the Hubble Constant.- Globular Cluster Formation: In Situ Models.- Formation: Mergers, Accretions, and Starbursts.- Appendix: An Introduction to Photometric Measurement.

From the reviews: "I found the book excellent not only as a state-of-the-art summary but also as one presenting new ideas and concepts. It should therefore be suitable for new and experienced researchers alike." The Observatory, 2001 "Together, the lectures present a great deal of information on globular clusters which is supported by precise technical detail, all the basic relevant formulae, statistical information on the available data and a wealth of references. The book is sure to become a basic reference source for scholars in this field for years to come." Nature, 2001