Properties of Young Massive Clusters

Properties of young massive clusters in our Galaxy and in the Large Magellanic Clouds, as well as of Super Star Clusters in star-forming galaxies. The diagram shows the mass and radius of these clusters and also the position of Westerlund 1 (indicated Wd 1).

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About the Image

Id:	eso0510b
Type:	Chart
Release date:	22 March 2005
Related releases:	eso0510
Size:	1012 x 705 px

About the Object

Name:	LMC, Stars, Westerlund 1
Type:	• Milky Way : Star : Grouping : Cluster • Local Universe : Star : Grouping : Cluster
Category:	• Star Clusters

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