Angular momentum of galaxies in galactic clusters

In summary, angular momentum is a measure of an object's rotational motion around a fixed point. In the context of galactic clusters, it refers to the rotational motion of individual galaxies around their own center of mass. The angular momentum of galaxies is important for understanding the overall structure and dynamics of galactic clusters. It is typically measured by observing the rotational velocities of individual galaxies and combining this data to determine the overall angular momentum of the cluster. Factors such as mass distribution, interactions between galaxies, and the presence of dark matter can influence the angular momentum of galaxies within a cluster. By studying the angular momentum of galaxies in galactic clusters, scientists can gain insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies.
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Theactualbman
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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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I believe it is all random.
 

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