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Lab 11
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Lab 11
Due: 11:59pm on Friday, November 17, 2017
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G2: Galaxy Classification
In the SkyGuide panel in Starry Night, click the button titled “Unit G: Galaxies & Universe”. Select exercise “G2: Galaxy Classification”. Work through the
exercise, and when prompted answer the lab questions below.
Part A -
Question 1
Which particular feature of a spiral galaxy is evident, even from this interior view of the Milky Way?
ANSWER:
Correct
Part B -
Question 2
What features do these visibly different spiral galaxies have in common?
ANSWER:
Correct
Part C -
Question 3
How does this elliptical galaxy differ in appearance from a spiral galaxy?
ANSWER:
Correct
Part D -
Question 4
What is the most striking visual feature of this lenticular galaxy?
ANSWER:
A central super massive black hole.
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