Reasons to Believe

Globular Cluster Star Formation

July 1, 2003
By Dr. Hugh Ross

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A more detailed model for star formation in globular clusters explains why the largest clusters exhibit a wider range of resident star ages. This new understanding yields a more consistent cosmic creation date and stronger evidence for the big bang.

Takuji Tsujimoto and Toshikazu Shigeyama, “Star Formation History of Omega Centauri Imprinted in Elemental Abundance Patterns,” Astrophysical Journal, 590 (2003), pp. 803-808.

http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0302300     


RTB articles: Connections and Facts for Faith articles on population III and II stars; articles on globular clusters

RTB book: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd edition

Subjects: Big Bang

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Dr. Hugh Ross

Reasons to Believe emerged from my passion to research, develop, and proclaim the most powerful new reasons to believe in Christ as Creator, Lord, and Savior and to use those new reasons to reach people for Christ. Read more about Dr. Hugh Ross.