Distance indicator · Secondary rung
Faber–Jackson Relation
The elliptical-galaxy counterpart of the Tully–Fisher relation: a link between a galaxy's luminosity and the velocity dispersion of its stars. It is one projection of the tighter Fundamental Plane of elliptical galaxies, which is used as a distance indicator.
Methods, objects & facilities
Knowledge connections
- Associated withThe Cosmic Distance Ladder
- Associated withElliptical Galaxy
Sources
The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.
- NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.
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