Hubble sequence - Wikipedia
The Hubble sequence is a morphological classification scheme for galaxies published by Edwin Hubble in 1926. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is often colloquially known as the Hubble tuning-fork diagram …
Galaxy morphological classification - Wikipedia
Galaxy morphological classification is a system used by astronomers to divide galaxies into groups based on their visual appearance. There are several schemes in use by which galaxies …
The Hubble tuning fork - classification of galaxies
1999年10月6日 · As one of the first steps towards a coherent theory of galaxy evolution, the American astronomer Edwin Hubble, developed a classification scheme of galaxies in 1926. …
Hubble's Tuning Fork and Galaxy Classification
Edwin Hubble classified galaxies using the types that you see illustrated on the two tuning fork images; the one above and the SINGS image. His main types are: and Irregulars. Within each …
Hubble's Galaxies - NASA Science
Astronomers generally classify galaxies into three major categories: spiral – like our Milky Way – elliptical, and irregular. Spiral galaxies have winding spiral arms that make them look a little …
ESA Science & Technology - The Hubble tuning fork - Classification of ...
As one of the first steps towards a coherent theory of galaxy evolution, the American astronomer Edwin Hubble, developed a classification scheme of galaxies in 1926. Although this scheme, …
Edwin Hubble developed a galaxy classification scheme consisting of four types: elliptical, spiral, barred spiral, and irregular. Three of these types are represented in the "tuning fork" diagram …
Hubble Classification | COSMOS - Swinburne
The Hubble classification of galaxies, also referred to as the ‘tuning fork’ diagram because of its shape, classes galaxies along three main lines into: Elliptical galaxies; Spiral galaxies; Barred …
Galaxy Morphology and Classification - R. Buta
Hubble's revised classification system, as applied by ST, has very broad categories along the spiral sequence that encompass a wide range of forms, yet the ring category they envision is …
Introducing Edwin Hubble Galaxy Classification – Voyages
Hubble’s sequence, shown below, classifies galaxies into three main types: ellipticals (left), spirals (right), and lenticulars (an intermediate case). Understanding Hubble’s Classification. Let’s …