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OATS-UNI/TS SEMINAR
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Speaker: Elena Ricciardelli (Universitat de Valencia, Spain)

Title: The MIUSCAT stellar population models: constraints from optical photometry
Date: Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Time: 11:30
Venue: Villa Bazzoni
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Abstract: In this talk I will present the MIUSCAT stellar population synthesis models based on fully empirical stellar spectral libraries (MILES, Indo-U.S., CaT) at moderately high resolution, covering the range 3500-9500A. The models are tested in their ability to reproduce the colors of globular clusters and quiescent galaxies. Although the match with the integrated colours of Milky Way GCs is remarkable, I will show how the optical colours of nearby ETGs pose a challenge to present-day stellar population models. Possible solutions to the problem will be discussed. Also web-based facilities aimed to download and handle the models will be presented.
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Contact: Susana Planelles Mira (INAF- OAT)