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| Paper: |
The Milky Way Nuclear Star Cluster in Context |
| Volume: |
439, The Galactic Center: a Window to the Nuclear Environment of Disk Galaxies |
| Page: |
222 |
| Authors: |
Schödel, R. |
| Abstract: |
Nuclear star clusters are located at the dynamical centers of the
majority of galaxies. They are usually the densest and most massive
star cluster in their host galaxy. In this article, I will give a
brief overview of our current knowledge on nuclear star clusters and
their formation. Subsequently, I will introduce the nuclear star
cluster at the center of the Milky Way, that surrounds the massive
black hole, Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*). This cluster is a unique
template for understanding nuclear star clusters in general because
it is the only one of its kind which we can resolve into individual
stars. Thus, we can study its structure, dynamics, and population in
detail. I will summarize our current knowledge of the Milky Way
nuclear star cluster, discuss its relation with nuclear clusters in
other galaxies and point out where further research is needed. |
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