Space Galaxies 1 Types

Illustration A is a(n):

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

• quasar

Illustration B is a(n):

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

• quasar

Illustration C is a(n):

• spiral galaxy

• elliptical galaxy

• irregular galaxy

• quasar

Which of the galaxies best represents the shape of our own galaxy?

• Galaxy A

• Galaxy B

• Galaxy C

• Galaxy D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which type of galaxy does not fit well into the Hubble Sequence of galaxy classifications?

• spiral

• elliptical

• irregular

• lenticular

Which of the following best describes where our solar system is located in our galaxy?

• in the center, 100,000 light-years from the edge

• 27,000 light years from the center, towards the end of the Orion spur

• the brightest spot on the Sagittarius arm, 27,000 light years from Orion

• in a globular cluster, 100,000 light-years from the center

Which of the following is NOT a name of a major arm of the Milky Way?

• Outer-Norma

• Sagittarius

• Perseus

• Capricorn

Which letter represents the halo of a spiral galaxy?

• Spot A

• Spot B

• Spot C

• Spot D

Answer explanation

C is pointing at a globular cluster

Our own Milky Way is likely a ___ type of galaxy because ___.

• Sc, because its arms are tightly wound

• E7, because it's very elliptical

• SBb, because it's barred and has arms that are medium wound

• S0, because it has a lenticular shape

This galaxy would likely have a Hubble Sequence classification of:

• E0

• E5

• Sc

• SBa

Answer explanation

There are no spiral arms visible, so it cannot be an S variety nor is it perfectly circular, therefore E5 is best.