articleAnnual Review of Astronomy and AstrophysicsAug 28, 2012GREEN OA

Star Formation in the Milky Way and Nearby Galaxies

RCRobert C. KennicuttNJNeal J. Evans

University of Cambridge · European Southern Observatory

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Abstract

We review progress over the past decade in observations of large-scale star formation, with a focus on the interface between extragalactic and Galactic studies. Methods of measuring gas contents and star-formation rates are discussed, and updated prescriptions for calculating star-formation rates are provided. We review relations between star formation and gas on scales ranging from entire galaxies to individual molecular clouds.

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  • Physics
  • Star formation
  • Milky Way
  • Astrophysics
  • Astronomy
  • Galaxy
  • Intergalactic star
  • Molecular cloud
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