3 of the Universe’s Most Extreme Galaxies

3 of the Universe’s Most Extreme Galaxies

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores three extreme galaxies: Dragonfly 44, UGC 12591, and ADFS-27. Dragonfly 44 is an ultra-diffuse galaxy composed almost entirely of dark matter. UGC 12591 is a fast-spinning galaxy that blends features of spiral and lenticular galaxies. ADFS-27 is a massive galaxy collision observed 12.7 billion light-years away, forming a starburst galaxy. These galaxies provide insights into galaxy formation and the role of dark matter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes Dragonfly 44 unique among galaxies?

It is the brightest galaxy known.

It is composed almost entirely of dark matter.

It has the most stars in the universe.

It is the smallest galaxy discovered.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of galaxy is considered a rare category that appears between spirals and ellipticals?

Lenticular galaxies

Elliptical galaxies

Irregular galaxies

Spiral galaxies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is notable about the rotation speed of Galaxy UGC 12591?

It rotates slower than the Milky Way.

It does not rotate at all.

It rotates at the same speed as the Milky Way.

It rotates almost twice as fast as the Milky Way.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the galaxy pair ADFS-27?

It is the smallest galaxy pair ever observed.

It is a massive galaxy collision from the early universe.

It is composed entirely of visible matter.

It is the closest galaxy pair to Earth.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of starburst galaxies like ADFS-27?

They produce stars at a much faster rate than the Milky Way.

They do not produce any stars.

They are made of Starburst candies.

They produce stars at a slower rate than the Milky Way.