Star Formation in the Milky Way and Nearby Galaxies
2012/08/28 by Robert C. Kennicutt, Neal J. Evans · 85 citations
Physics and Astronomy · Chemistry · #Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies #Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena #Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure
paper · doi:10.1146/annurev-astro-081811-125610
Abstract
We review progress over the past decade in observations of large-scale star formation, with a focus on the interface between extragalactic and Galactic studies. Methods of measuring gas contents and star-formation rates are discussed, and updated prescriptions for calculating star-formation rates are provided. We review relations between star formation and gas on scales ranging from entire galaxies to individual molecular clouds.
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