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Yüksel Karataş

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Dynamical Evolution of The Open Clusters Collinder 110 and NGC 2477

Using Gaia DR3 photometric and astrometric data, we identified the likely members of the open clusters Collinder 110 and NGC 2477, and derived their astrophysical and dynamical parameters. We obtained reddening values of $E(B-V) = 0.43 \pm 0.05$ and $0.33 \pm 0.04$, and ages of $1.82 \pm 0.10$ Gyr and $1.05 \pm 0.10$ Gyr for Collinder 110 and NGC 2477, respectively. Within the uncertainties, the distances derived from the color-magnitude diagrams ($2.09 \pm 0.06$ and $1.38 \pm 0.04$ kpc) are consistent with those obtained from Gaia DR3 parallaxes ($2.08 \pm 0.31$ and $1.45 \pm 0.11$ kpc). Both clusters exhibit large core and limiting radii. The core radius ($R_c$) of Collinder 110 does not follow the expected decreasing trend with increasing evolutionary parameter ($\logτ_2$). In addition to losing part of its low-mass stellar content, its relatively large $R_c$ may reflect primordial conditions and/or the presence of a possible stellar-mass black hole. The relatively large $R_c/R_h$ ratios, together with their advanced dynamical evolution ($\logτ_2 = 1.24$ and $1.34$), indicate that significant two-body relaxation and mass segregation have occurred within their central regions. The small values of $R_h/R_j$ ($0.32$ and $0.16$) suggest that low-mass stars have dynamically redistributed within the comparatively large Jacobi radii under the combined influence of internal and external processes. However, their large $R_t/R_j$ ratios ($1.60$ and $1.23$) imply that both clusters are tidally affected and have likely lost part of their low-mass stellar populations to the Galactic field. Despite these effects, their locations in the third Galactic quadrant, where giant molecular clouds are relatively scarce, may explain their survival to their present ages of $1.82$ and $1.05$ Gyr, respectively.

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Morphokinematic structure of the Planetary Nebula NGC 6563

We present a morphokinematic analysis based on high-resolution long-slit echelle spectroscopy of the \nii$\lambda6583$ line and narrowband imaging. Position-velocity diagrams reveal asymmetric expansion and localized kinematic features. We derive a systemic velocity of $V_{\rm sys}^{\rm LSR} = -25\pm1$\kms\ ($V_{\rm sys}^{\rm HEL} = -34 \pm 1$\kms) and a main shell expansion velocity of $V_{\rm exp} = 22 \pm 1$\kms. Three-dimensional modeling indicates an ellipsoidal main body surrounded by a thin shell, two ear-like protrusions, and additional small-scale structures. The corresponding kinematic ages are $3\,600 \pm 700$ yr for the ellipsoid and ring, and $7\,500 \pm 1\,000$ yr and $8\,800 \pm 1\,500$ yr for the two opposite ear-like protrusions, respectively, indicating that these outer structures predate the main nebular envelope. The kinematic asymmetry and enhanced emission regions suggest evolution within a non-uniform ambient medium. At the same time, the presence of collimated ear-like structures is consistent with shaping influenced by binary interaction, where earlier outflows preceded the ejection of the dense shell. NGC\,6563 therefore appears to be a dynamically evolved system shaped by the combined effects of episodic mass ejection and environmental interaction.

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CCD () photometry of the open cluster NGC 6793 and its dynamical evolution

We present new astrophysical parameters for the open cluster NGC~6793 based on new CCD $UBV(RI)_{KC}$ photometry. We derived a reddening of $E(B-V) = 0.24 \pm 0.02$~mag and a heavy element abundance of $Z = 0.024$ ($[Fe/H] = +0.20$~dex). Padova isochrone fitting to the $V \times (B-V)$ colour-magnitude diagram yields an intermediate age of $525 \pm 51$~Myr and a distance modulus of $μ= 8.80 \pm 0.05$~mag, corresponding to a distance of $d = 575 \pm 58$~pc from the Sun. The core radius of NGC~6793 appears to be shrinking due to advanced dynamical evolution ($\logτ_{2} = 1.13$), driven by mass segregation and the evaporation of low-mass stars from the central region. The ratios of core to half-mass radius ($R_{c}/R_{h}$) and half-mass to Jacobi radius ($R_{h}/R_{J}$) indicate that the cluster's evolution is governed by the combined effects of internal two-body relaxation, mass segregation, and external tidal perturbations. The ratio $R_{t}/R_{J} = 0.99$ suggests that the cluster is currently in a tidally filling state. The parameter pairs ($t_{diss}/t_{rlx_{1}} = 40$, $\log R_{J}/R_{c} = 0.72$) and ($R_{h}/R_{J} = 0.38$, $\logρ_{amb} = -0.88$) place NGC~6793 among the relatively compact clusters within $R_{GC} < 7.9$~kpc. This implies a compact internal structure that is stable against the combined effects of two-body encounters and tidal heating. Given its current state, NGC~6793 will likely dissolve and disperse before entering the final contraction phase ($R_{4}$ regime).

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CCD $UBV(RI)_{KC}$ photometry and dynamics of the open cluster NGC 1513

We derive astrophysical parameters of the open cluster NGC 1513 by means of colour indices built with new $CCD\,UBV(RI)_{KC}$ photometry. Based on early-type members, the mean foreground reddening and total to selective extinction ratio are E(B-V)=0.79$\pm$0.09 mag and $R_{V}$=2.85$\pm$0.05. Through the differential grid method, we derive the metal abundance [Fe/H]=-0.06 dex (Z=+0.013), which is consistent with the value [Fe/H]=-0.088 of the bright giant member-LAMOST-695710060. The Z=+0.013 isochrone fit to the V x (B-V) colour-magnitude diagram leads to a turn-off age of 224$\pm$27 Myr (thus an intermediate-age cluster), and a distance modulus of ($V_{0}$ - $M_{\rm V}$)=10.90$\pm$0.15 mag, thus implying a distance from the Sun d=1514$\pm$105 pc. Within the uncertainties, our photometric distance is consistent with the value d=1435$\pm$14 pc from the Gaia DR3 parallax. We find signs of small mass segregation through a minimum spanning tree analysis for the 190 most massive stars, together with the rather steep mass function ($χ$=+2.39) slope. The high core to half-light radius ratio $R_{core}$/$R_{h}$=0.82, together with the compact half-light to tidal radius ratio $R_{h}$/$R_{t}$=0.22, suggest that it is probably related to cluster-formation effects, due to little dynamical evolution, instead of driving its dynamical evolution by internal relaxation. Indeed, NGC 1513 is located in the second quadrant ($\ell$=152.59$^{\circ}$ and Galactocentric distance $R_{GC}$=9.57 kpc), which tends to minimize tidal effects by external processes and tidal disruption. Therefore, internal mass segregation effects in NGC 1513 seem to be more efficient than cluster evaporation processes. We find that NGC 1513 migrated about 0.50 kpc from its birth place.

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Study of the Open Clusters in Kepler Prime Field

We present a detailed study of NGC 6791, NGC 6811, NGC 6819 and NGC 6866, the four open clusters that are located in the Kepler prime field. We use new CCD UBV(RI)KC photometry, which was combined with Gaia EDR3 photometric/astrometric data, to derive the astrophysical parameters with two independent methods - one of them the fitCMD algorithm. Furthermore, we provide among others estimates of the mass and mass function, the cluster structure, derive the cluster orbits, and discuss the cluster dynamics. All objects belong to the older open cluster population (1-7Gyr), are in an advanced dynamical stage with signs of mass segregation, and are located close to the solar circle, but show a large range in respect of radii, member stars or observed cluster mass (100-2000 Msolar). For the three younger objects we were also able to provide photometric metallicity estimates, which confirms their status as clusters with a roughly solar metallicity. The most outstanding object is clearly NGC 6791, a very old cluster with a high metallicity at a distance of about 4.5 kpc from the Sun. We estimate a probable radial migration by about 7 kpc, resulting in a birth position close to the Galactic center.

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A Dynamical Evolution Study of the Open Clusters: Berkeley 10, Berkeley 81, Berkeley 89 and Ruprecht 135

By utilising Gaia EDR3 photometric / astrometric data, we studied the dynamical evolution from the obtained astrophysical, structural and dynamical parameters of the open clusters (OCs), Berkeley 10 (Be 10), Berkeley 81 (Be 81), Berkeley 89 (Be 89), and Ruprecht 135 (Ru 135). The Gaia EDR3 photometric distances from the isochrone fitting method are smaller than the ones of Gaia EDR2. The relaxation times of four OCs are smaller than their ages, in this regard, they are dynamically relaxed. Their steep overall mass function slopes mean that their low mass stars outnumber their massive ones. Their large $τ$ / relatively small $t_{rlx}$ values imply an advanced mass segregation. Therefore, they seem to have lost their low-mass stars much to the field. Be 89's outer parts indicate an expansion with time. However, Be 10 and Be 81 show the relatively shrinkage core/cluster radii due to dynamical evolution. Ru 135 (1.0 Gyr) may have a primordial origin, instead of shrinking in size and mass with time. Be 89's tidal radius is less than its cluster radius. This means that its member stars lie within its tidal radius, in the sense it is gravitationally bound to the cluster. For the rest OCs, the cluster members beyond their tidal radii are gravitationally unbound to the clusters, which are more influenced by the potential of the Galaxy.

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The Galactic metallicity gradient shown by open clusters in the light of radial migration

During the last years and decades several individual studies and large-scale spectroscopic surveys significantly improved our knowledge of the Galactic metallicity distribution based on open clusters. The availability of Gaia data provided a further step forward in our knowledge. However, still some open issues remain, for example the influence of radial migration on the interpretation of the observed gradients. We used spectroscopic metallicities from individual studies and from the APOGEE survey to compile a sample of 136 open clusters, with a membership verification based on Gaia DR2. Additionally, we present photometric metallicity estimates of 14 open clusters in a somewhat outer Galactic region. Eight age groups allow us to study the evolution of the metallicity gradient in detail, showing within the errors an almost constant gradient of about $-$0.06 dex kpc$^{-1}$. Furthermore, using the derived gradients and an analysis of the individual objects, we estimate a mean migration rate of 1 kpc Gyr$^{-1}$ for objects up to about 2 Gyr. Here, the change of the guiding radius is clearly the main contributor. For older and dynamically hotter objects up to 6 Gyr we infer a lower migration rate of up to 0.5 kpc Gyr$^{-1}$. The influence of epicyclic excursions increases with age and contributes already about 1 kpc to the total migration distance after 6 Gyr. A comparison of our results with available models shows good agreement. However, there is still a lack of a suitable coverage of older objects, future studies are still needed to provide a better sampling in this respect.

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Astrophysical Parameters and Dynamical Evolution of Open Clusters: NGC 2587, Col 268, Mel 72, Pismis 7

We determined astrophysical and dynamical parameters of the open clusters (OCs) NGC 2587, Collinder 268 (Col 268), Melotte 72 (Mel 72), and Pismis 7 from Gaia DR2 photometric/astrometric data and a new technique, fitCMD. fitCMD provides (Z, Age(Gyr)) as (0.025, 0.45) for NGC 2587, (0.0025, 0.5) for Col. 268, (0.011, 1.25) for Mel 72, and (0.008, 1.00) for Pismis 7, respectively. As compared to Gaia DR2 distances, the obtained photometric distances from fitCMD provide somewhat close distances. For NGC 2587 and Mel 72, both distances are in good concordance. Except for NGC 2587, the ages of the remaining OCs are higher than their relaxation times, which suggests that they are dynamically relaxed. NGC 2587 did not undergo dynamical evolution. Mel 72 and Pismis 7 with relatively flat MF slopes indicate signs of a somewhat advanced dynamical evolution, in the sense that they appear to have lost a significant fraction of their low-mass stars to the field. Pismis 7's negative/flat MFs indicates that its high mass stars slightly outnumber its low mass ones. Given its mild dynamical evolution, the high mass stars move towards the central region, while low-mass stars are continually being lost to the field. Col 268 presents small dimensions which suggest a primordial origin. The outer parts of Mel 72 and Pismis 7 - with large cluster radii expand with time, while Mel 72's core contracts because of dynamical relaxation (Figs. 10e--f).

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Astrophysical and Structural Parameters, And Dynamical Evolution Of The Open Clusters NGC 1245 And NGC 2099

We derive astrophysical and structural parameters of open clusters NGC 1245 and NGC 2099 from 2MASS JHKs and Gaia DR2 photometric / astrometric data bases. Their likely members have been determined from Gaia DR2 proper motion data. Our E(B-V) values (2MASS) are slightly smaller than the literature values, whereas our E(B-V) values (Gaia DR2) agree with the literature within the uncertainties. Their distance moduli/distances and ages are in good coincident with the literature. NGC 1245 has steep negative core mass function slope (MFs) (χ_core=-1.24). Its halo (χ_halo=+0.78) and overall (χ_overall=-0.95) MFs mean that it presents signs of small-scale mass segregation to the outer regions from its core, due to its [τ_rlx (overall),τ_overall ]=[302 Myr,5]. The MFs of NGC 2099 is very negative steep (χ_core=-2.67) in the core, and quite positive steep (χ_halo=+1.41) in the halo. This kind of MF slope steeping from the core to the outskirts indicates that low-mass stars in the core are transferred to the cluster's outskirts, while massive stars sink in the core, because of mass segregation. NGC 2099's flat overall MFs (χ_overall=+0.91) and its τ_overall=8 presents a sign of mass segregation. These OCs with the relatively large masses 8700 Msolar (NGC 1245) and 5660 Msolar (NGC 2099), which locate at RGC > 9 kpc, expose to external perturbations such as tidal effects and shock waves, and they lose their stars in low-proportions.

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CCD UBV(RI)KC Photometry of the Open Clusters Juchert 9 and Berkeley 97

The CCD UBV(RI)KC photometry of the poorly studied open clusters Juchert 9 (Juc 9) and Berkeley 97 (Be 97), which are observed with the 0.84 m telescope at the San Pedro Mártir National Observatory, México has been analysed. For the likely cluster members, we determined the reddenings, E(B-V)=0.82 +- 0.04 (Juc 9) and E(B-V)=0.87 +- 0.05 (Be 97), from the early type stars. Our distance moduli/distances for only (B - V) colour are (Vo-Mv , d(kpc)) = (13.40 +- 0.10, 4.8 +- 0.2 kpc) (Juc 9) and (12.40 +- 0.12, 3.0 +- 0.2 kpc) (Be 97), respectively. The Gaia DR2 distances are d = 4.5 +- 1.2 kpc (Juc 9) and d = 3.1 +- 0.7 kpc (Be 97) from the median parallaxes with relative parallaxes < 0.20, which are in good agreement with the photometric distances within the uncertainties. The solar abundance PARSEC isochrones give us the intermediate ages, 30 +- 10 Myr for Juc 9 and 100 +- 30 Myr for Be 97.

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CCD UBVRI photometry of the open cluster Berkeley 8

The poorly studied Berkeley 8 (Be8) open cluster is analysed from CCD UBVRI photometric data taken with the 0.90 m telescope at the Sierra Nevada Observatory. The Z = +0.008 PARSEC isochrone gave us a reddening of E(B-V) = 0.69 +- 0.03, a distance of 3410 +- 300 pc and an age of 2.8 +- 0.2 Gyr. Its median Gaia DR2 distance, d = 3676 +- 810 pc is in good agreement with our photometric distances, 3410 - 3620 pc within the uncertainties. The kinematic parameters of five likely members of Be 8 with the circular orbits, ecc = [0.23, 0.30] reflect the properties of the Galactic thin disc, which is also consistent with what is expected of its metal content ([M/H] = -0.27). Be8 with R > 9 kpc (co-rotation gap at 9 kpc) may have been originating from different galactic radius or different star formation region.

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A Dynamical Evolution Study of 40 2MASS Open Clusters

We investigate the dynamical evolution of 40 open clusters (OCs) by means of their astrophysical parameters derived from field-decontaminated 2MASS photometry. We find a bifurcation in the planes core radius vs. age and cluster radius vs. age, in which part of the clusters appear to expand with time probably due to the presence of stellar black holes while others seem to shrink due to dynamical relaxation. Mass functions (MFs) are built for 3$/$4 of the sample (31 OCs), which are used to search for indications of mass segregation and external dynamical processes by means of relations among astrophysical, structural and evolutionary parameters. We detect a flattening of MF slopes ocurring at the evolutionary parameters $τ_{core}\leq 32$ and $τ_{overall}\leq 30$, respectively. Within the uncertainties involved, the overall MF slopes of 14 out of 31 OCs with $m_{overall} > 500~M_{\odot}$ are consistent with Kroupa's initial mass function, implying little or no dynamical evolution for these clusters. The remaining 17 OCs with MF slopes departing from that of Kroupa show mild/large scale mass segregation due to dynamical evolution.

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CCD $UBV(RI)_{C}$ Photometry of Twenty Open Clusters

Fundamental astrophysical parameters have been derived for 20 open clusters (O\!Cs) using CCD~$U\!BV\!(RI)_C$ photometric data observed with the 84~cm telescope at the San Pedro Mártir National Astronomical Observatory, México. The interstellar reddenings, metallicities, distances, and ages have been compared to the literature values. Significant differences are usually due to the usage of diverse empirical calibrations and differing assumptions, such as concerning cluster metallicity, as well as distinct isochrones which correspond to differing element-abundance ratios, internal stellar physics, and photometric systems. Different interstellar reddenings, as well as varying reduction and cluster-membership techniques, are also responsible for these kinds of systematic differences and errors. The morphological ages, which are derived from the morphological indices ($δV$ and $δ1$) in the CM diagrams, are in good agreement with the isochrone ages of 12 O\!Cs, those with good red clump (RC) and red giant (RG) star candidates. No metal abundance gradient is detected for the range $6.82 \leq R_{GC} \leq 15.37$ kpc, nor any correlation between the cluster ages and metal abundances for these 20 O\!Cs. Young, metal-poor O\!Cs, observed here in the third Galactic quadrant, may be associated with stellar over-densities, such as that in Canis Major (Martin et al.) and the Monoceros Ring (Newberg et al.), or signatures of past accretion events, as discussed by Yong et al. and Carraro et al.

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