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Started by Lee_S, 07/26/2007 06:52PM
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Posted 07/26/2007 06:52PM Opening Post
Lee Spain
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I have some questions about clusters:

When I see a globular cluster, am I seeing something that is inside our galaxy or outside of our galaxy? Are globular clusters generally part of a galaxy, or are they galaxies unto themselves, or are they clusters of stars that stand apart from galaxies?
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Posted 07/26/2007 07:06PM #1
Ivan Gastaldo
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Here you go, my friend... 8)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globular_cluster


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Posted 07/31/2007 10:04PM #2
Anthony Lutton
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Lee,
Check out http://www.thinkastronomy.com/M13/index.html

A great little program for getting an overall feel of what our galaxy and it's inhabitants are up too.
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