United KingdomAstronomers have used computer simulations to explore whether 'cosmic wallflowers'—a type of star-forming cluster—could be the progenitors of modern globular clusters. The study, led by Floor van Donkelaar at the University of Cambridge, examines how the birth location and rotational speed of these clusters influence their survival over billions of years. Cosmic wallflowers, which form in isolated filaments rather than galactic disks, exhibit a wide range of spin rates. Those with slow rotation are less dense and share characteristics with present-day globular clusters, making them strong candidates for their ancestors. In contrast, rapidly rotating clusters are more prone to destruction by tidal forces. The research was published on arXiv and highlights ongoing efforts to understand the origins of these ancient stellar systems.
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