Astronomy 110, Section 3, Homework #8

Due  November 11th, 2011

Name:______________________________________________________

Write short descriptions of the following three objects: What they are, what types of stars can be found there, and draw a sketch of what they look like, labeling any distinctive features, major parts/structures, or regions. Are gas clouds prevalent? Are they dusty? (25 points total):

1) an Sb galaxy

2) an Irregular galaxy

3) an E0 Galaxy

Do not plagiarize from the textbook, class notes or the lab manual! I want this in your own words to show me that you understand what galaxies are like.