Chapter 19.3 Review (8th)

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Which one of the following statements is NOT true of quasars?

All of the following are major types of galaxies EXCEPT

A very luminous, star-like object that generates energy at a high rate; Thought to be the most distant objects in the universe

Why do scientists study distant galaxies?

A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way thought to be?

About one-third of all galaxies are simply massive blobs of stars. Many look like spheres, and others are more stretched out. This type of galaxy has a bright center and very little dust and gas

Most galaxies are classified by their