Star Formation Through Cosmic Time

Dopita, Michael

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Star Formation Through Cosmic Time

Date

2007

Authors

Dopita, Michael

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Abstract

This paper reviews the star formation history of the Universe, from the first stars to the current day, with emphasis on the critical analysis of the techniques that have been used to determine it, especially considering the role of dust. We consider the