I am currently expanding my research topic to the study of star clusters. - Zara Randriamanakoto

Like humans, a star cluster is born, lives, and dies. The duration of this process could be up to a few billion years or more.

The main challenges I encountered were the language barriers (switching from French to English), exposure to a diverse culture in South Africa and especially adapting to the new educational system at the University of Cape Townbwhich required a lot of self-learning, self-discipline and perseverance.

Doing astronomy is like investing. It is a science that promotes innovation, an essential ingredient for the sustainable development of a country.