The globular cluster system of NGC 5128

Doug Geisler; Matias Gómez; W. E. Harris; K. Woodley; G. L. Harris; T. Puzia; M. Hempel

doi:10.1017/S174392130700871X

The globular cluster system of NGC 5128

Doug Geisler, Matias Gómez, W. E. Harris, K. Woodley, G. L. Harris, T. Puzia, M. Hempel

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We present preliminary results from a new wide-field photometric investigation of the globular cluster system of NGC 5128. NGC 5128 is the nearest giant elliptical and thus its globular cluster system serves as prototype for those of this important galaxy type. We have obtained images from IMACS at the Magellan telescope in excellent seeing that allow us to not only resolve globular clusters but derive their structural parameters. This extensive database provides a wealth of data to study the globular clusters in unprecedented detail. We discuss here the resolution of the clusters and their preliminary structural parameters.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	440-444
Number of pages	5
Journal	Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union
Volume	2
Issue number	S241
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S174392130700871X
Publication status	Published - Dec 2006

Keywords

Galaxies: individual (NGC 5128)
Galaxies: star clusters

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The globular cluster system of NGC 5128

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