Infrared galaxies
type: Concept
modified: 2020-12-04T21:06:03.354Z
modified: 2020-11-02T19:43:03.101Z
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.
broader: Starburst galaxies
related: Infrared sources
narrower: Ultraluminous infrared galaxies
narrower: Luminous infrared galaxies
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Starburst galaxies
type: Concept
narrower: Infrared galaxies

Infrared sources
type: Concept
related: Infrared galaxies

Ultraluminous infrared galaxies
type: Concept
broader: Infrared galaxies

Luminous infrared galaxies
type: Concept
broader: Infrared galaxies