Identifying Star Clusters.

• by Axtros

  This may seem like a stupid question, but it looks like all of the stars are clustered together. How do I tell what is for sure a star cluster?

  Posted January 29, 2014 12:53 AM

• by bjm53

  Looks like a galaxy in bottom left corner. As for star clusters the guide gives a good idea of what to look for. I had a similar question which I have not had any answer that is what makes a star cluster, we only see them face on. If you could see the same cluster from a different angle say 90 degrees would it still appear as a cluster???????
  Any scientist have an answer????

  Posted February 8, 2014 7:56 PM

• by ElisabethB moderator

  Hi bjm53

  Here's what wiki has to say about star clusteres : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_cluster

  It looks like clusters look more or less the same regardless of the angle of viewing.

  Posted February 21, 2014 1:11 PM

• by bjm53

  Thanks Elisabeth

  Posted February 22, 2014 6:44 PM