GALAXIES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site disk galaxy The disk galaxy NGC 5866, seen nearly edge-on Credit: NASA, ESA, and The Hubble Heritage Team STScI/AURA A galaxy with a prominent wide, thin disk of stars. This description applies to spiral galaxies (including barred spirals) and lenticular galaxies, but not to elliptical galaxies, dwarf spheroidals, and some peculiar galaxies. Related category    • GALAXIES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP