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Faber–Jackson relation

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Faber–Jackson relation

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Also known as Faber-Jackson relation, Faber–Jackson law, Faber-Jackson law

empirical power-law relation between the luminosity and the central stellar velocity dispersion of elliptical galaxy

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Within Vinony's link graph, Faber–Jackson relation is referenced by 15 other articles, and connects out to luminous infrared galaxy, starburst galaxy and interacting galaxy.

Vinony files it under Elliptical galaxies, Equations of astronomy and Extragalactic astronomy.

Its subject is documented across 11 Wikipedia language editions.

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Named after
Sandra Faber
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