Galaxies Quiz: Spiral vs Elliptical
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How are spiral galaxies and elliptical galaxies different?

They have arms where elliptical galaxies do not and they are not flattened into a disk shape.

What do the letters A, B, and C indicate in reference to spiral galaxies?

  • The arms are average distance apart (correct)
  • The arms are close together (correct)
  • The arms are far apart (correct)
  • What do the numbers represent in the classification of elliptical galaxies?

    0 is more rounded; the higher the number, the more stretched out or elongated the galaxy becomes.

    What is the shape of a galaxy that has the classification S0?

    <p>Disk with no arms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two classifications for spiral galaxies, and how do they differ?

    <p>Barred spirals and normal spirals; barred spirals are stretched out in the center connecting the arms, while normal spirals do not have this feature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might the Milky Way galaxy be classified? Why is its classification uncertain?

    <p>It's a spiral galaxy. Because we have never been outside of the galaxy to see what it looks like.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are galaxies that are neither spiral nor elliptical classified? Give an example of this type of galaxy.

    <p>Irregular galaxies; an example is the Magellanic Clouds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Differences Between Spiral and Elliptical Galaxies

    • Spiral galaxies feature arms that extend from a central disk, while elliptical galaxies do not have arms and are not flattened into a disk shape.

    Classification of Spiral Galaxies

    • Letters "a," "b," and "c" indicate the spacing of the arms in spiral galaxies:
      • "A": Arms are closely packed together.
      • "B": Arms are spaced at an average distance.
      • "C": Arms are far apart from each other.

    Classification of Elliptical Galaxies

    • Numbers represent the shape of elliptical galaxies:
      • "0" indicates a more rounded shape.
      • Higher numbers signify increasing elongation and stretchiness of the galaxy.

    Characteristics of S0 Galaxies

    • Galaxies classified as S0 have a disk shape but lack spiral arms.

    Types of Spiral Galaxies

    • There are two classifications of spiral galaxies:
      • Barred spirals have a central bar shape connecting the arms.
      • Normal spirals do not feature this bar structure.

    Classification of the Milky Way

    • The Milky Way is classified as a spiral galaxy.
    • Its classification remains uncertain because humans have never observed the galaxy from an external vantage point.

    Irregular Galaxies

    • Galaxies that do not fall into the spiral or elliptical categories are classified as irregular galaxies, denoted as "Irr."
    • An example of irregular galaxies includes the Magellanic Clouds.

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    Test your knowledge about the differences between spiral and elliptical galaxies. This quiz covers their characteristics and classifications, including the meaning of letters and numbers in their classification systems.

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