King models

King models are mathematical frameworks used by astronomers to describe how stars are distributed within a star cluster or galaxy. They combine a core region where stars are densely packed with an outer area that gradually tapers off, accounting for the gravitational influence of the overall system. These models help scientists understand the structure and dynamics of star groups, including how stars are spread out and how the system behaves under gravity. By fitting observational data to King models, astronomers can estimate properties like core size, total mass, and how stars move within the cluster.