Tag: globular clusters
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Binary Stars Illuminate the Milky Way’s Past: A World-First Peek with the Rubin Observatory
Introduction: A New Window into the Galaxy’s History A breakthrough in the study of binary stars could mark a pivotal step toward a more complete picture of how our galaxy formed. Australian National University (ANU) researchers report a world-first discovery within globular clusters, using data from the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) —…
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Binary Stars Reveal New Clues in the Milky Way’s Ancient Clusters
A world-first glimpse into the outskirts of a globular cluster A landmark discovery from the Australian National University (ANU) points to a new way of understanding how our galaxy formed. By tapping into the Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST), researchers detected binary stars—pairs that orbit a common center of gravity—in the…
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Binary Stars in 47 Tucanae: Rubin Observatory Advances
A New Window on Galactic History In a landmark stride for astronomy, researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) report a world-first discovery: binary stars tracing the outskirts of the globular cluster 47 Tucanae. Though globular clusters have long fascinated scientists as some of the oldest stellar systems in the Milky Way, the ability to…
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New Simulations Reveal How Globular Clusters Form
Introduction to Globular Clusters Globular clusters are among the oldest and densest collections of stars in our universe, containing anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions of stars. These star formations orbit larger galaxies, such as the Milky Way, and present significant mysteries, particularly regarding their formation and evolution. For centuries, astronomers have struggled to…
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Discovering the Birth of Globular Clusters and a New Cosmic Body
Understanding Globular Clusters: An Age-Old Mystery Globular clusters are among the oldest and densest star systems in the universe, containing hundreds of thousands to millions of stars in a tightly bound structure. They orbit larger galaxies, including our own Milky Way, and have perplexed astronomers for centuries. Unlike galaxies, these clusters show no signs of…
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Revolutionary Simulations Unveil the Birth of Globular Clusters
The Mystery of Globular Clusters Unraveled For centuries, astronomers have pondered the origins of globular clusters, some of the oldest and densest star systems in the universe. Recently, a team of international researchers has made significant strides in understanding how these celestial phenomena form, revealing findings through detailed computer simulations. This groundbreaking research not only…