late-type galaxy (LTG) — An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

late-type galaxy (LTG)

کهکشان ِ گونه‌ی ِ فرجامین

kahkešân-e gune-ye farjâmin

Fr.: galaxie de type tardif

In the → Hubble classification, a galaxy on the left part of the → Hubble sequence. See also → early-type galaxy.

See also: → late; → type; → galaxy.

An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics