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In the classifications of elliptical galaxies, numbers typically represent the degree of ellipticity, which indicates how elongated the galaxy appears. The most common classification scheme is the Hubble sequence, where galaxies are labeled with Roman numerals (like E0 to E7) based on their shape, with E0 being nearly spherical and E7 being highly elongated. These classifications help astronomers understand the structural properties and evolutionary stages of different elliptical galaxies.
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How are the spiral and elliptical galaxies the same?
Both contain large numbers of stars, plus dust, gas, and magnetic fields.
What are the dominant types of galaxies in the coma cluster?
The Coma Cluster is known to contain a mix of elliptical and lenticular (S0) galaxies as its dominant types. These galaxies are characterized by their older stellar populations and lack of much ongoing star formation activity. Spirals and irregular galaxies are also present but in smaller numbers compared to elliptical and lenticular galaxies in the Coma Cluster.
How does a astronomer use scientific notation?
Distances to start are galaxies are very large numbers and so the only sensible way to represent them is to use scientific notation.
What are catalogued using Messier numbers?
Nebulae and Galaxies
What do he horizontal numbers represent?
In the Argand diagram (complex plane), numbers on the horizontal axis represent real numbers.
What do horizontal numbers represent?
In the Argand diagram (complex plane), numbers on the horizontal axis represent real numbers.
What different numbers are there in maths?
There is no end to the numbers of maths and there are many classifications of numbers, like primes, fractions, even, odd, positive, negative and others.
Why do ratios represent averages rather than definite numbers?
They do not. They can represent definite numbers just as well and definite numbers can be averages.
What two numbers represent a binary digit?
The only two numbers that represent a binary digit are 0 and 1
What is 861?
There are many things that the numbers 816 could represent. The numbers could represent an area code for telephones numbers in a certain area of the United States.
What is the average weekly change in running time of 5 sec 3 sec and 4 sec?
The answer will depend on what the numbers represent: are they weekly changes or weekly times?The answer will depend on what the numbers represent: are they weekly changes or weekly times?The answer will depend on what the numbers represent: are they weekly changes or weekly times?The answer will depend on what the numbers represent: are they weekly changes or weekly times?
What does the R stand for in an R20 bulb?
It stands for Reflector - specifically referring to Standard Reflector (which is round) as opposed to other varieties such as ER - Elliptical Reflector. There are many designations when it comes to light bulbs. This question refers to the bulbs shape designated by one or more letters, followed by a series of numbers. The letters represent the type and the numbers represent the diameter. The location or region typically designates the units of the diameter (mm vs. inches).
