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Why do blue stragglers stand out in globular clusters?
 
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The spectrum of radio galaxies indicates the energy is in ________ radiation.
 
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Answer to Question 1

They are much bluer and apparently younger than the evolved red giants that are the brightest stars in these old clusters. Apparently they are the result of mergers between stars in the dense globular clusters.

Answer to Question 2

synchrotron



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