Faber–Jackson relation
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The Faber–Jackson relation is an empirical correlation in astronomy that links the luminosity of an elliptical galaxy to the velocity dispersion of its stars, providing a key tool for estimating galactic distances and masses.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Faber–Jackson relation canonical | 4 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Faber–Jackson relation Context triple: [Sandra Faber, knownFor, Faber–Jackson relation]
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A.
Lemaître–Hubble law
The Lemaître–Hubble law is the fundamental cosmological relation that expresses the proportionality between a galaxy’s recessional velocity and its distance, providing the first observational evidence for the expansion of the universe.
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B.
Eddington limit
The Eddington limit is the maximum luminosity a star or accreting object can have before radiation pressure overcomes gravity and drives away its outer layers.
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Baade’s star
Baade’s star is a luminous, variable star in the Andromeda Galaxy notable for its role in Walter Baade’s work refining the cosmic distance scale.
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Leo II Dwarf Galaxy
Leo II Dwarf Galaxy is a faint, spheroidal dwarf galaxy and satellite of the Milky Way located in the constellation Leo and belonging to the Local Group of galaxies.
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E.
Einasto
Einasto is an Estonian surname most notably associated with astrophysicist Jaan Einasto, a pioneer in the study of dark matter and large-scale structure of the universe.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Faber–Jackson relation Target entity description: The Faber–Jackson relation is an empirical correlation in astronomy that links the luminosity of an elliptical galaxy to the velocity dispersion of its stars, providing a key tool for estimating galactic distances and masses.
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A.
Lemaître–Hubble law
The Lemaître–Hubble law is the fundamental cosmological relation that expresses the proportionality between a galaxy’s recessional velocity and its distance, providing the first observational evidence for the expansion of the universe.
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B.
Eddington limit
The Eddington limit is the maximum luminosity a star or accreting object can have before radiation pressure overcomes gravity and drives away its outer layers.
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C.
Baade’s star
Baade’s star is a luminous, variable star in the Andromeda Galaxy notable for its role in Walter Baade’s work refining the cosmic distance scale.
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D.
Leo II Dwarf Galaxy
Leo II Dwarf Galaxy is a faint, spheroidal dwarf galaxy and satellite of the Milky Way located in the constellation Leo and belonging to the Local Group of galaxies.
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E.
Einasto
Einasto is an Estonian surname most notably associated with astrophysicist Jaan Einasto, a pioneer in the study of dark matter and large-scale structure of the universe.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
astronomy concept
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empirical relation ⓘ scaling relation ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
bulges of disk galaxies
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elliptical galaxies ⓘ |
| assumes |
dynamical equilibrium of stars in elliptical galaxies
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virial theorem applicability ⓘ |
| category |
distance indicators in astronomy
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galaxy scaling relations ⓘ |
| dependsOn |
galaxy environment
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galaxy mass range ⓘ photometric band used for luminosity ⓘ |
| describes | correlation between luminosity and stellar velocity dispersion ⓘ |
| field |
astrophysics
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extragalactic astronomy ⓘ observational cosmology ⓘ |
| hasDiscoveryYear | 1976 ⓘ |
| hasLimitation |
calibration depends on local galaxy samples
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less precise distance indicator than fundamental plane ⓘ significant observational scatter ⓘ |
| hasMathematicalForm | L ∝ σ^γ ⓘ |
| hasScatter | intrinsic scatter in luminosity at fixed velocity dispersion ⓘ |
| implies | more luminous ellipticals have higher velocity dispersions ⓘ |
| involves |
galaxy luminosity function studies
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stellar kinematics ⓘ |
| measurementRequires |
photometric measurement of total luminosity
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spectroscopic determination of velocity dispersion ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Robert E. Jackson
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Sandra M. Faber ⓘ
linked to:
Sandra Faber
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| originalSample | bright elliptical galaxies ⓘ |
| publishedIn |
Astrophysical Journal
ⓘ
linked to:
The Astrophysical Journal
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| relatedTo |
Tully–Fisher relation
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linked to:
Tully-Fisher relation distances
fundamental plane of elliptical galaxies ⓘ |
| relatesQuantity |
galaxy luminosity
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stellar velocity dispersion ⓘ |
| scaleType | power-law relation ⓘ |
| typicalExponent | γ ≈ 4 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
constraining galaxy formation models
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constructing distance ladders ⓘ estimating distances to elliptical galaxies ⓘ estimating galaxy masses ⓘ studying galaxy evolution ⓘ |
| usedIn |
determining peculiar velocities of galaxies
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mapping large-scale structure ⓘ |
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Subject: Faber–Jackson relation Description of subject: The Faber–Jackson relation is an empirical correlation in astronomy that links the luminosity of an elliptical galaxy to the velocity dispersion of its stars, providing a key tool for estimating galactic distances and masses.
Referenced by (4)
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