Star clusters: Anything but simple

@article{Grijs2016StarCA,
  title={Star clusters: Anything but simple},
  author={Richard de Grijs},
  journal={arXiv: Solar and Stellar Astrophysics},
  year={2016}
}
  • R. Grijs
  • Published 31 December 2016
  • Physics
  • arXiv: Solar and Stellar Astrophysics
The heated debate on the importance of stellar rotation and age spreads in massive star clusters has just become hotter by throwing stellar variability into the mix. 
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