Name the two types of star clusters. Write any two difference between them. Mention one use of study of star clusters.

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Two types of star clusters are:
i) Open cluster
ii) Globular cluster

Open cluster Globular cluster
a) Stars appear to be loosely bound i) Stars appear to be tightly bound
b) Have many blue stars which are young ii) Have many red stars which are old.

Use of study of cluster star:
Study of star clusters can verify theories of stellar evolution.

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Open cluster	Globular cluster
a) Stars appear to be loosely bound	i) Stars appear to be tightly bound
b) Have many blue stars which are young	ii) Have many red stars which are old.