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The star cluster systems of MCs are investigated. Observed individual dynamical parameters and spatial distribution properties are presented. The observational facts show 1) that the outer parts of both galaxies follow an exponential disk law (Freeman, 1970) and 2) that we can assume the following cluster formation mechanisms: i) Angular momentum transfer and suppression of the gravitational instability due to rotation and ii) Higher gas temperature in the inner regions than the outer ones.
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Kontizas, M., Kontizas, E., Missoulis, V., Gouliermis, D., Dapergolas, A., Morgan, D.H. (2001). Formation of Star Clusters in the Magellanic Clouds. In: Ebisuzaki, T., Makino, J. (eds) New Horizons of Computational Science. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 263. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0864-8_28
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