Do Stars Really Form in Clusters?

The long standing view on the formation of stars is that they form in clusters. This theory is supported by understanding of the formation process that requires large clouds of gas and dust to be able to condense. Small clouds with enough mass to only form one star just can't meet the required conditions to condense. In a large cloud, where conditions are sufficient, once one star begins, the feedback effects from this star will trigger other star formation. Thus, if you get one, you'll likely get lots.But a new paper takes a critical look at whether or not all stars really form in clusters.(...)Read the rest of Do Stars Really Form in Clusters? (398 words)© jvois for Universe Today, 2010. | Permalink | No comment |
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