According to the Hubble Classification Scheme, an E3 Galaxy

question 192

Multiple Choice

According to the Hubble classification scheme, an E3 galaxy

• A) is rounder-looking than an E5 galaxy.
• B) has more tightly wound spiral arms than an E5 galaxy.
• C) is more elongated than an E5 galaxy.
• D) has a shorter central bar in its disk than an E5 galaxy.

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