<P> In our galaxy , the distribution of clusters depends on age , with older clusters being preferentially found at greater distances from the galactic centre , generally at substantial distances above or below the galactic plane . Tidal forces are stronger nearer the centre of the galaxy , increasing the rate of disruption of clusters , and also the giant molecular clouds which cause the disruption of clusters are concentrated towards the inner regions of the galaxy , so clusters in the inner regions of the galaxy tend to get dispersed at a younger age than their counterparts in the outer regions . </P>
where are open clusters found in the milky way
with older clusters being preferentially found at greater distances from the galactic centre , generally at substantial distances above or below the galactic plane