Concept information
Preferred term
Infrared galaxies
Definition
- A galaxy that emits most of its energy in the infrared region of the spectrum. Such galaxies are thought to have unusually high rates of star formation and are also described as starburst galaxies. (en)
Broader concept
- Starburst galaxies (en)
Narrower concepts
URI
http://astrothesaurus.org/uat/790
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