Researchers from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory (XAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made significant progress in understanding how three-dimensional (3D) layered structures form within open star clusters. Using N-body simulations and analyzing 279 nearby open clusters in the solar neighborhood, the researchers identified a strong correlation between the number of member stars and the presence of spatial stratification.
Study reveals key drivers behind 3D layered structures in open star clusters
Phys.org - 7 Jul 2025 18:11
Researchers from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory (XAO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made significant progress in understanding how three-dimensional (3D) layered structures form within open star clusters. Using N-body simulations and analyzing 279 nearby open clusters in the solar neighborhood, the researchers identified a strong correlation between the number of member stars and the presence of spatial stratification.
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