Resolving Globular Cluster Formation within a Cosmological Context
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We place constraints on the formation redshifts for blue globular clusters (BGCs), independent of the details of hydrodynamics and population III star formation. We argue that BGCs and stellar halos have a common origin and that simulations of 1 Mpc boxes up to z ∼ 10 must resolve BGC formation. We present a proof-of-concept simulation that captures the formation of globular-like star clusters. Subject headings: cosmology: early universe – galaxies: star clusters – stars: population II
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