Galaxies are categorized using the Hubble Classification, which includes elliptical and spiral shaped galaxies. Any galaxy that does not fit into either an elliptical or spiral shape is categorized as irregular. So an irregular galaxy is one that does not have a discernible shape. But there is much more to understanding them than just this. … Read more
The terrestrial planets in our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. The jovian planets are Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. There are also dwarf planets (e.g. Pluto) which fall into a separate category of their own. Terrestrial and jovian planets differ in key characteristics including size, distance from the sun and physical composition. … Read more
No, telescopes cannot see through clouds. Telescopes may use a magnifying glass that essentially allows us to zoom extremely far out into space however, it does not have the power (right now that is) to look through objects that the human eye cannot. For example, a magnify glass wouldn’t allow you to see the through … Read more