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intracluster light

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    Intracluster light refers to the diffuse light that is found between galaxies within galaxy clusters. This light is believed to be made up of stars that have been stripped away from their parent galaxies through various interactions, such as galaxy mergers or interactions with other galaxies. Studying intracluster light can provide insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies within clusters, as well as the dynamics of these clusters as a whole. The study of intracluster light can also help astronomers understand the overall mass distribution within galaxy clusters and the processes that drive the evolution of these systems.

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