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.

The Cosmic Distance Ladder
Elliptical Galaxy

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Associated withThe Cosmic Distance Ladder
Associated withElliptical Galaxy

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Faber–Jackson Relation

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Faber–Jackson Relation

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