"Starless Wonders: Unveiling the Enigma of Ultra-Compact Galaxies"

Observations show that interactions with more massive galaxies can strip dwarf galaxies of their stars, leaving behind only their dense central star clusters. This process has been observed in the Virgo galaxy cluster, where dwarf galaxies have been transformed into ultra-compact dwarf galaxies. These findings shed light on the profound effects of cluster environments on the stellar structure and evolution of galaxies.