How Did Hubble Use His Tuning Fork Diagram (Figure Below)to

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Essay

How did Hubble use his tuning fork diagram (figure below)to classify galaxies? Is there any significance to this organization?

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Definitions:

Albumin

A protein commonly found in blood plasma, vital for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids.

Lith/o

A prefix in medical terminology meaning "stone," often used to describe conditions related to the formation of calculi or stones in the body, such as lithotripsy.

Olig-

A prefix denoting few or scanty, often used in medical and scientific terms.

Lithotripsy

A medical procedure that uses shock waves or a laser to break down stones in the kidney, bladder, or urinary tract into smaller pieces that can be passed naturally.