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A globular cluster is a dense group of old stars within a galaxy that have formed a gravity bound spherical shape. They are composed of hundreds of thousands of stars that orbit the center of the galaxy together as a unit. We we don't know a lot about them. There are between one and two hundred globular clusters in the Milky Way, and thousands in very large galaxies, all hanging out around the galactic core.
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Which is larger soalr system or globular cluster?
A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.
Is the Virgo cluster a globular cluster?
No, a globular cluster is a group of stars that are part of a galaxy. The Virgo cluster is much bigger. It is a large nearby group of galaxies.
Why do globular clusters have no planets in then?
It is likely that many stars within a globular cluster may have planets.
What is a spherical cluster of stars?
That is called a globular cluster.
How many stars make up a globular cluster?
a billions of stars
Which is larger soalr system or globular cluster?
A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.A globular cluster is a collection of stars (solar systems), therefore it is larger.
What does a globular cluster look like?
GLOBULAR CLUSTER look like you put a lot of dots together.
Is the Virgo cluster a globular cluster?
No, a globular cluster is a group of stars that are part of a galaxy. The Virgo cluster is much bigger. It is a large nearby group of galaxies.
What is a globular star made up of?
I suppose you confused the term "globular star cluster". It is the cluster (the group of stars) that is globular (approximately spherical). The term "globular" doesn't refer to the individual stars.
What is the difference between an open cluster and a globular cluster?
it is amazing
Why do globular clusters have no planets in then?
It is likely that many stars within a globular cluster may have planets.
What is a spherical cluster of stars?
That is called a globular cluster.
What do they call a cluster of stars located in the halo of spiral galaxies?
its called a globular cluster
What is a global cluster?
Same as "globular cluster"
What kind of galaxy is the Omega Centauri?
Globular cluster
What larger system is a globular cluster part of?
nebula
What is the average number of stars in a globular cluster?
about 100,000.
