The structure and mass function of the globular cluster M3

view Abstract Citations (131) References (31) Co-Reads Similar Papers Volume Content Graphics Metrics Export Citation NASA/ADS The structure and mass function of the globular cluster M3. Da Costa, G. S. ; Freeman, K. C. Abstract A detailed dynamical model of the globular cluster M3 is presented. The model is tidally limited and includes a realistic distribution of stellar masses. It is used to derive a total luminosity function for the cluster from the published luminosity function, and to give estimates of its total mass and M/L ratio. The model gives an excellent fit to the observed radial distribution of surface brightness and star counts over five decades in surface brightness; a good fit is not possible with the corresponding single-mass models. Publication: The Astrophysical Journal Pub Date: May 1976 DOI: 10.1086/154363 Bibcode: 1976ApJ...206..128D Keywords: Astronomical Models; Globular Clusters; Mass Distribution; Star Distribution; Stellar Luminosity; Luminous Intensity; Poisson Equation; Radial Distribution; Stellar Mass; White Dwarf Stars; Astrophysics full text sources ADS | data products SIMBAD (2)