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What galaxies are sometimes called dwarf galaxies being typically smaller than spiral galaxies?
Elliptical galaxies are sometime called dwarf galaxies.
Do dozens of dwarf galaxies merge and form into a giant elliptical galaxy?
Not just dwarf galaxies. Giant elliptical galaxies lie likely the result of many galaxies, small and large, merging.
What galaxy is smaller than a Spiral and Elliptical Galaxy?
By virtue of their name, dwarf galaxies are smaller. Most galaxies are dwarf galaxies.
The greatest number of galaxies belong to the type known as elliptical galaxies?
The most common type of galaxy is a dwarf elliptical galaxy.If you classify a dwarf galaxy as a galaxy, then that is your answer, however, if you don't, then a spiral galaxy will be the answer.See the related question for more details.
The clouds of Magellan the Sagittarius dwarf are examples of what galaxies?
The clouds of Magellan and the Sagittarius dwarf are examples of satellite galaxies, which are small galaxies that orbit larger galaxies like our Milky Way. They are located relatively close to the Milky Way and are gravitationally bound to it.
What is the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy?
There are two galaxies refereed to as the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy.Sagittarius dwarf Elliptically galaxy: is an elliptical loop shaped satellite galaxy of the Milky Way Galaxy.Sagittarius dwarf Irregular Galaxy: Lies about 3.4 million light-years away and is not within the Milky Way Galaxy.
Galaxy types from largest to smallest type?
It doesn't really work that way. The types aren't exactly related to size, but rather to shapes. Dwarf galaxies of course are the smallest; but other than that, a spiral galaxy can come in different sizes; so can an irregular galaxy or an elliptical galaxy.
Are comets asteroids stars or galaxies sometimes called minor planets?
Asteroids, some comets, and dwarf planets are classified as minor planets. Stars and galaxies are much larger than planets There are dwarf planets and these are Ceres Pluto and Eris.
What are the galaxies from largest to smallest?
Galaxy sizes range from smallest to largest in the following order: dwarf galaxies, spiral galaxies (such as the Milky Way), elliptical galaxies, and finally, giant elliptical galaxies. It is important to note that this is a general categorization and there is variation in sizes within each galaxy type.
What is the most common type of galaxy in the universe is?
All galaxies appear to be unique; they are all equally uncommon. Except ours; the Milky Way is the only galaxy to have US in it. Edit : Galaxies are classified into various types. The most uncommon type is known as "Irregular".
How many light-years is the earth from the nearest eliptical galaxy?
The nearest elliptical is further away, unless you count dwarf elliptical galaxies, in which case there's one or two much closer to us. The nearest large elliptical is about 10 million light years away. The nearest dwarf elliptical is only about 0.8 million light years away.
Are the clouds of magellan two elliptical galaxies orbiting the milky way galaxy?
Elliptical? No. The Large and Small Magellanic Clouds are "dwarf" galaxies of "irregular" shape. Scientists have long believed that the SMC and LMC are "orbiting" the Milky Way, but recent analysis has cast some doubt on that; they may not actually be "orbiting".
