Author Question: Why do blue stragglers stand out in globular clusters? What will be an ideal ... (Read 84 times)

dejastew

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
Why do blue stragglers stand out in globular clusters?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The spectrum of radio galaxies indicates the energy is in ________ radiation.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



wuly

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327
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



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

dejastew

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562

wuly

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 327

 

Did you know?

Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.

Did you know?

Oliver Wendell Holmes is credited with introducing the words "anesthesia" and "anesthetic" into the English language in 1846.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library