WorksheetsHubble Galaxy Classification
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Examples of irregular galaxies include
the LMC and SMC.
M31 & IC 1101.
the Milky Way and Andromeda.
the LMC & the Milky Way.
The LMC & SMC are the two _____ galaxies to the Milky Way.
largest
farthest
closest
most massive
Illustration B is a(n):
spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
irregular galaxy
quasar
Which type of galaxy does not fit well into the Hubble Sequence of galaxy classifications?
spiral
elliptical
irregular
lenticular
This galaxy would likely have a Hubble Sequence classification of:
E0
E5
Sc
SBa
This galaxy would likely have a Hubble Sequence classification of:
E0
E5
Sc
SBa
This galaxy would likely have a Hubble Sequence classification of:
E0
E5
Sc
SBa
Illustration A is a(n):
spiral galaxy
elliptical galaxy
irregular galaxy
quasar
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
Which type of galaxy is characterized by a central bulge and tightly wound spiral arms in the Hubble Galaxy Classification?
Elliptical
Spiral
Irregular
Lenticular
In the Hubble Galaxy Classification, what feature distinguishes a barred spiral galaxy from a regular spiral galaxy?
Presence of a central bar
Lack of spiral arms
Elliptical shape
Irregular shape
What is the primary characteristic of elliptical galaxies in the Hubble Galaxy Classification?
They have a flat disk shape
They have a spherical or oval shape
They have prominent spiral arms
They have a central bar
Which of the following is NOT a category in the Hubble Galaxy Classification?
Spiral
Elliptical
Lenticular
Globular
How does the Hubble Galaxy Classification categorize galaxies with no defined shape?
Spiral
Elliptical
Irregular
Lenticular
What is the significance of the Hubble Tuning Fork diagram in galaxy classification?
It categorizes stars based on temperature
It classifies galaxies based on their shape
It measures the distance of galaxies
It predicts the future evolution of galaxies
