Probing Dark Matter Halos and Galaxy Formation

球状星团是地球上最古老的恒星系统 宇宙。它们提供了理解 元素、暗物质的分布和暗物质的形成 星系。这个项目将采用新技术和新仪器。 来解决这些问题。一个独特的数据库将与 从恒星到宇宙学的应用。我们由澳大利亚人领导的团队是 处于世界研究的前沿。这个项目将利用 澳大利亚在双子座望远镜上的3000万美元投资(我们获得了 2003年价值超过100万美元的双子座时间)。我们还将开发新的 结合新数据的新的星团形成模型。

Globular star clusters are the oldest stellar systems in the Universe. They provide the key to understanding the creation of elements, distribution of dark matter and the formation of galaxies. This project will employ new techniques and instruments to address these issues. A unique database will be produced with applications from stars to cosmology. Our Australian-led team is at the forefront of world research. This project will exploit Australia's ~$30M investment in the Gemini telescopes (we were awarded over $1M worth of Gemini time in 2003). We will also develop new new cluster formation models in tandem with new data.