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What stars are in the central bulge?

The central bulge of our Milky Way galaxy contains older stars, mostly red and yellow in color. These stars are typically found in globular clusters and form a dense, spherical region at the core of the galaxy.


Would you expect stars in the halo of the galaxy to have planets?

It is less likely for stars in the halo of a galaxy to have planets compared to stars in the disk of the galaxy. This is because the halo contains older stars with fewer heavy elements necessary for planet formation. However, some planets could still exist around halo stars, but they would be rare.


The group pf stars which includes the sun?

The Perseus Arm of the Milky Way galaxy contains the Sun.


Why are some stars in the middle of galaxies and are on the outside?

Stars in the middle of galaxies are usually found in the galactic disk, where there is a higher concentration of gas and dust that is conducive for star formation. Stars on the outside of galaxies are often located in the galactic halo, which is a more diffuse region that contains older stars and is further away from the dense center of the galaxy. The distribution of stars within a galaxy is influenced by factors such as gravitational interactions and the history of star formation in that region.


What is a cluster of tightly packed of older stars called?

A cluster of tightly packed older stars is called a globular cluster. These clusters can contain thousands to millions of stars, and are usually found in the outer regions of galaxies.

Related Questions

What galaxy contains older stars with a red color?

Elliptical Galaxies.


Is a galaxy shaped like a ball and containing only older stars most likely spiral galaxy?

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What Galaxy's contains mostly older stars with a red color?

Elliptical Galaxies.


Match each galaxy to its description?

Milky Way: Arms extend from a core full of black holes Elliptical Galaxy: Contains mostly older stars with a red color Irregular Galaxy: Contains dust, gas, and young stars Apex :)


What contains mostly older stars with red color?

Elliptical galaxies have a red color because the stars in them are older and cooler. An example of an elliptical galaxy is Maffei 1.


At what galaxy are stars?

Every galaxy contains stars, if that's what you mean. "Galaxy" means "big bunch of stars". No stars ===> no galaxy.


What galaxy contains mostly older stars with red color?

The elliptical galaxy Messier 87 in the Virgo Cluster is known for containing mostly older stars with a reddish color. These stars are typically low in mass and have evolved over billions of years, giving the galaxy its distinct red hue.


What stars are in the central bulge?

The central bulge of our Milky Way galaxy contains older stars, mostly red and yellow in color. These stars are typically found in globular clusters and form a dense, spherical region at the core of the galaxy.


Is a galaxy a binary star?

No. A Galaxy contains billions of stars whereas a binary star contains only two stars.


Is it an average galaxy since it contains 100 billion stars?

Yes. An average galaxy contains at least 100 billion stars.


What galaxy cotains mostly older stars with a red color?

The Milky Way galaxy contains mostly older stars with a red color, particularly in the central bulge and halo regions. These stars are typically red giants and red dwarfs, which have aged and evolved from their initial blue color to appear red as they reach the end of their life cycles.


Would you expect stars in the halo of the galaxy to have planets?

It is less likely for stars in the halo of a galaxy to have planets compared to stars in the disk of the galaxy. This is because the halo contains older stars with fewer heavy elements necessary for planet formation. However, some planets could still exist around halo stars, but they would be rare.