Radio galaxies
type: Concept
narrower: Tailed radio galaxies

Tailed radio galaxies
type: Concept
alternative label: Head tail galaxies
alternative label: Head-tail galaxies
broader: Radio galaxies
contributor: AAS Frey.Katie Admin
definition: A member of the class of radio galaxies that have a strong radio emission coming from a bright 'head' and a more diffuse emission from a 'tail.' They are often found in clusters.
modified: 2020-11-04T19:49:24.541Z
modified: 2020-11-04T19:49:10.435Z