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Galaxy Types Flashcards

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How many stars are in a galaxy?

billions

Who set up a system to classify galaxies?

Edwin Hubble invented a classification of galaxies and grouped them into four classes: spirals, barred spirals, ellipticals, and irregulars.

What are the three basic categories of galaxies?

Elliptical, spiral, and irregular.

What would be the difference between a '0' elliptical galaxy and a '7' elliptical galaxy?

<p>A '0' elliptical galaxy is more spherical while a '7' elliptical galaxy is more elongated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of spiral galaxy is our Milky Way galaxy?

<p>The Milky Way is a large barred spiral galaxy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How big is the Milky Way galaxy?

<p>100,000 light years across</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the most plentiful galaxies in the universe?

<p>Elliptical galaxies are the most abundant type of galaxies found in the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elliptical galaxies contain mostly?

<p>Population II stars and tend to be red.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why don't elliptical galaxies make new stars?

<p>Elliptical galaxies have less gas and dust, which means fewer new stars are born.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Galaxy Characteristics

  • Galaxies can contain billions of stars.
  • The Milky Way, our galaxy, is a large barred spiral galaxy with an approximate diameter of 100,000 light-years.

Hubble's Classification System

  • Edwin Hubble developed a classification system for galaxies, dividing them into four main types:
    • Spiral
    • Barred spiral
    • Elliptical
    • Irregular

Types of Galaxies

  • Three basic categories of galaxies based on shape:
    • Elliptical galaxies: Smooth and featureless, lacking structure.
    • Spiral galaxies: Recognizable by swirling arms.
    • Irregular galaxies: Do not fit into the other categories.

Elliptical Galaxies

  • They are the most plentiful type in the universe but are often dimmer and older than other galaxies, making them less noticeable.
  • Elliptical galaxies primarily contain Population II stars and tend to appear red.
  • They do not form new stars actively due to a lack of gas and dust, which limits star formation.

Differences in Elliptical Galaxies

  • Elliptical galaxies range from “0” to “7” in Hubble's classification, where “0” represents a more circular shape and “7” indicates a more elongated, flattened shape.

Star Formation

  • Unlike spiral galaxies, which are rich in gas and dust and serve as hotbeds for star formation, elliptical galaxies do not produce new stars at a significant rate.

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Test your knowledge about galaxies with these flashcards. Explore the classification system created by Edwin Hubble and learn about the various types of galaxies including spirals and ellipticals. This resource aims to deepen your understanding of astronomical classification.

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