dwarf elliptical galaxy
C16113
concept
A dwarf elliptical galaxy is a small, low-luminosity galaxy with an ellipsoidal shape, smooth appearance, and little to no ongoing star formation, typically found in clusters or as satellites of larger galaxies.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| elliptical galaxy | 21 |
| dwarf elliptical galaxy canonical | 8 |
| dark-matter-dominated galaxy | 5 |
| spheroidal galaxy | 3 |
Instances (37)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| M32 | — |
| M110 | — |
| NGC 205 | — |
| Cetus Dwarf Galaxy | spheroidal galaxy |
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NGC 7317 is an elliptical galaxy
surface form:
NGC 7317
|
elliptical galaxy |
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NGC 7318A is an elliptical galaxy
surface form:
NGC 7318A
|
elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 7317 | elliptical galaxy |
| Messier 87 | elliptical galaxy |
| UGC 452 | — |
| UGC 426 | — |
| Segue 2 Dwarf Galaxy | dark-matter-dominated galaxy |
| Messier 32 | — |
| Messier 110 | — |
| NGC 5128 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 221 | — |
| Ursa Major I Dwarf Galaxy | dark-matter-dominated galaxy |
| Ursa Major II Dwarf Galaxy | dark-matter-dominated galaxy |
| NGC 6868 | elliptical galaxy |
| Reticulum II Dwarf Galaxy | dark-matter-dominated galaxy |
| Crater II Dwarf Galaxy | spheroidal galaxy |
| M86 | elliptical galaxy |
| M60 | elliptical galaxy |
| M89 | elliptical galaxy |
| M59 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4649 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4660 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4374 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4406 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4387 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4486 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4473 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4478 | elliptical galaxy |
| UGC 10822 | spheroidal galaxy |
| Draco dSph | dark-matter-dominated galaxy |
| NGC 4696 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 4709 | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 7173 | elliptical galaxy |