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A small galaxy with stars very little dust?
This small galaxy likely has a relatively low amount of gas and dust, resulting in fewer new stars being formed. The older stars in the galaxy may dominate the population, giving it a more mature appearance. The lack of dust can also lead to clearer observations of the stars within the galaxy.
What types of clouds are thunderstorms most likely to form?
altostratus ,altocumulus and cumulonimbus are thunderstorm clouds
Is the Andromeda galaxy going to collide with the Milky Way?
Wait about 2.5 billion years and you'll find out. Such collisions are relatively common - called an Intergalactic collision. The Andromeda Galaxy or M31 [See related link - Andromeda galaxy] is believed to have collided with at least one other galaxy in the past. It is possible, that our Solar System might be ejected from the new galaxy during the collision. Such an event would have no adverse effect on the system and chances of any sort of disturbance to the Sun or planets themselves are remote. [See related link - Milky Way Galaxy] Because of the vast "empty" space between stars, the two galaxies will more than likely merge into an Elliptical Galaxy [See related link - Elliptical galaxy] without any undue effect to the Sun or Earth. [See related link - Galactic collisions]
Is it likely to rain when there are cirrus clouds in the sky?
No, the weather is likely to be nice when cirrus clouds are present. Cirrus clouds tend to form high in the atmosphere and present as thin or wispy. However, if many cirrus clouds are present in the sky, it may indicate a change of weather soon, such as an approaching storm.
What kind of clouds are flat and indicate it will be cloudy and may rain?
The clouds you're describing are likely stratocumulus or nimbostratus clouds. Stratocumulus clouds appear as low, flat layers and can signal overcast conditions, while nimbostratus clouds are thicker and often associated with continuous, steady rainfall. Both types indicate that the weather is likely to be cloudy and may bring precipitation.
Is a protogalactic cloud with very little angular momentum is more likely to form an elliptical galaxy or a spiral galaxy?
The higher gas density forms stars more efficiently, so all the gas is converted into stars before a disk can form.
Suppose astronomers discover a galaxy that contains only old stars.What type of galaxy is it likely to be?
An elliptical galaxy
Which of these galaxies would you most likely find at the center of a large cluster of galaxies a a large spiral galaxy b a giant elliptical galaxy c a small irregular galaxy?
B.) A giant elliptical galaxy
In which of these galaxies would you be least likely to find an ionization nebula?
a large elliptical galaxy
What is a galaxy that is shaped like an oval?
elliptical 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.
In which type of galaxy would you be most likely to observe a massive star supernovae in a giant elliptical galaxy or in a large spiral galaxy?
Large Spiral Galaxy. This is because they contain more of the OB stars that are required for a supernova event. Elliptical galaxies tend to be older and have more low mass stars and are not as common as spiral galaxies. See Link for more information
A small galaxy with stars very little dust?
This small galaxy likely has a relatively low amount of gas and dust, resulting in fewer new stars being formed. The older stars in the galaxy may dominate the population, giving it a more mature appearance. The lack of dust can also lead to clearer observations of the stars within the galaxy.
What shape of galaxy is small has older stars very little dust and a bright center?
The galaxy you are describing is most likely an elliptical galaxy. Elliptical galaxies are typically smaller than spiral galaxies, contain older stars, and have very little interstellar dust and gas, which contributes to their lack of new star formation. Their bright centers are a result of the dense concentration of stars, particularly older red stars, in the core.
You are looking through your telescope at the night sky and you see a pinwheel shaped object what do you think it is?
It is likely a spiral galaxy. Spiral galaxies are characterized by their pinwheel shape and are composed of a central bulge surrounded by spiral arms containing stars, gas, and dust. Examples of spiral galaxies include the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy.
Do all stars belong to a galaxy or can a star exist without belonging to a galaxy?
All stars we currently know of are part of a galaxy. Stars are born within galaxies from clouds of gas and dust. If a star were to exist without belonging to a galaxy, it would likely be a result of very rare and extreme circumstances, such as being ejected from its parent galaxy due to a collision or interaction with another galaxy.
Which clouds are more likely to reach the precipitation stage?
Nimbus clouds.
