Concept information
Preferred term
Disk galaxies
Definition
- A galaxy consisting of a thin disk of stars and interstellar matter which may include spiral arms and bar. (en)
Broader concept
- Galaxies (en)
Narrower concepts
- Lenticular galaxies (en)
- Ring galaxies (en)
- Spiral galaxies (en)
Entry terms
- Disc galaxies (en)
Scope note
- Refers to the specific shape and form of a particular classification of galaxies. Does not refer to the disk part of a galaxy (see "Galaxy disk"). (en)
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/391
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