X-Nico

unusual facts about Globular cluster


Core collapse

Core collapse (cluster), the dynamic process that leads to a concentration of stars at the core of a Globular cluster.


Carbon planet

Carbon planets might also be located near the galactic core or globular clusters orbiting the galaxy, where stars have a higher carbon-to-oxygen ratio than the Sun.

Ragbir Bhathal

In December 2008, he observed a sharp 'laser look-alike' signal emanating from the globular cluster 47 Tucanae.


see also

C42

Caldwell 42 (NGC 7006), a globular cluster in the constellation Delphinus

C73

Caldwell 73 (NGC 1851), a globular cluster in the constellation Columba

C78

Caldwell 78 (NGC 6541), a globular cluster in the constellation Corona Australis

C84

Caldwell 84 (NGC 5286), a globular cluster in the constellation Centaurus

C87

Caldwell 87 (NGC 1261), a globular cluster in the constellation Horologium

M107

Messier 107, a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus

M54

Messier 54, a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius

M62

Messier 62, a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus.

M69

Messier 69, a globular cluster in the constellation Sagittarius

M72

Messier 72, a globular cluster in the constellation Aquarius

M92

Messier 92, a globular cluster in the Hercules constellation

Messier 28

In 1986, M28 became the first globular cluster where a millisecond pulsar, PSR B1821–24, was discovered with the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory.