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On the structure of open clusters: geometric vs geomantic

2025/03/28 by Lu Li, Zhengyi Shao, Li, Lu +1 · 5 voices
Physics and Astronomy · #Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life #History and Developments in Astronomy #Galaxies: Formation, Evolution, Phenomena

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2503.22800

Abstract

Understanding our place in the universe is an eternal quest. Through the analysis of the 3D structures of 66 nearby open clusters using Gaia DR3 data, we discovered an intriguing pattern: most clusters show their elongation directions pointing at the Sun, suggesting that the Solar System might just be the universe's favorite spot, a cosmic feng shui hotspot! This surprising result hints at a subtle blend of geometry and geomancy.

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