Angular momentum of galaxies in galactic clusters

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The discussion centers on the relationship between the angular momentum of stars within a galaxy and the galaxy's orbit within a galactic cluster. It questions whether the direction of a galaxy's rotation (anticlockwise) influences the direction of its orbit around the cluster's center. Participants suggest that the orbits of galaxies in clusters may not be significantly affected by their internal angular momentum, leading to a conclusion that the orientations could be random. The assumption of disk-shaped galaxies and aligned planes is noted, but the overall consensus leans towards randomness in orbital direction. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for studying galaxy formation and cluster behavior.
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Hi,

I was wondering if the stars in a galaxy are orbiting its centre with (for example) 'anticlockwise' angular momentum. Then would you expect the orbits of the galaxy around the centre of a galactic cluster (if it's in one) to be 'clockwise' or 'anticlockwise' or will it not make much difference.

(this is assuming the galaxies and the cluster are disk shaped and the planes of the disks are more or less the same)

Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
 
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