Nate Bastian, Mark Westmoquette, Iraklis Konstantopoulos, Jay Gallagher, Gelys Trancho
Abstract
M82 is host to a major nuclear starburst which drives a prominent galactic wind. We propose to chart the starburst history of this galaxy since its last encounter with M81 by utilising the versatile spectroscopic capabilities of Gemini/GMOS. Specifically, we will measure (i) the ages of massive star clusters throughout the disk which are sensitive indicators of intense episodes of star formation via MOS spectroscopy, and (ii) the dynamics and structure of the wind outflows in the current burst via IFU spectroscopy to establish the effect of the current starburst on the evolution of the galaxy.
Publications using this program's data
[data][ADS] The Optical Structure of the Starburst Galaxy M82. I. Dynamics of the Disk and Inner-Wind
[data][ADS] The Optical Structure of the Starburst Galaxy M82. II. Nebular Properties of the Disk and Inner Wind
[data][ADS] Gemini Spectroscopy and HST Imaging of the Stellar Cluster Population in Region B of M82
[data][ADS] A detailed study of the enigmatic cluster M82F
[data][ADS] A Spectroscopic Census of the M82 Stellar Cluster Population
[data][ADS] Star Clusters as Tracers of Interactions in Stephan's Quintet (Hickson Compact Group 92)
[data][ADS] Gemini Spectroscopic Survey of Young Star Clusters in Merging/Interacting Galaxies. IV. Stephan's Quintet