Angular momentum of galaxies in galactic clusters

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The discussion centers on the angular momentum of galaxies within galactic clusters, specifically addressing the relationship between the orbital direction of stars within a galaxy and the galaxy's orbit around the center of a galactic cluster. It concludes that the orientation of a galaxy's angular momentum does not significantly dictate the direction of its orbit around the cluster center, as the dynamics are influenced by various factors leading to a random distribution of orbital orientations. The assumption of disk-shaped galaxies and aligned planes does not alter this randomness.

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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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