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Where are most of the Milky Way's globular clusters found?
the halo
How are star clusters distributed in the sky?
Open clusters lie along the Milky Way and half of the globular clusters are in or near the constellation Sagittarius.
What are the spherical groups of millions of stars found in the milky way called?
Those are called globular clusters, or star clusters.
Are there more solar systems or globular clusters in the Milky Way?
Yes, billions and billions of them.
What are things in space?
EVERYTHING galaxies, nebulae, stars, planets, milky way, star clusters, globular clusters and much more
What main conclusion did Shapley draw from his measurements of the distances to the globular clusters?
The sun is far from the center of the Milky Way.
What are the globular star clusters we observe in the sky members of?
Globular star clusters are members of the Milky Way galaxy. They are dense, spherical collections of stars that orbit the galactic center. These clusters contain thousands to millions of ancient stars and are typically found in the galactic halo.
Did Shapley used the distribution of globular clusters in the galaxy to determine that the Sun was not at the center of the Milky Way?
Yes, Shapley used the distribution of globular clusters in the galaxy to show that the center of the Milky Way was located much farther away than previously thought. By studying the positions and distances of these clusters, he was able to demonstrate that the Sun was not at the center of the galaxy.
Is a globular cluster a galaxy?
In our Milky Way galaxy, globular clusters tend to be at the "outlying fringes" or "halo" of the galaxy, and seem to be largely made up of very old stars.
How old are globular clusters in the Milky Way?
There's no definitive age for the globular clusters, but they are believed to consist of population II stars and therefore very old. As a ball park figure, they are probably around the 10 billion years old mark.
What star cluster does earth belong in?
Earth belongs to the Milky Way galaxy, which contains numerous star clusters. Specifically, our solar system is located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way, but it is not part of a distinct star cluster. Instead, it is part of the larger structure of stars within the galaxy. The Milky Way itself is a barred spiral galaxy with various clusters, including globular clusters and open clusters.
Where are open clusters located?
Open clusters are typically found in the galactic disk of spiral galaxies, including our Milky Way. They are often situated in regions of active star formation, such as spiral arms, where gas and dust are abundant. Open clusters can also be located in the halo of the galaxy, but they are less common there compared to globular clusters. Their relatively young age and loose structure distinguish them from the more densely packed globular clusters.
