Sandra Faber
1944 – present · US
Biography
Sandra Faber (1944–present) is an astronomer or scientist associated with United States. Made major contributions to galaxy scaling relations, dark-matter studies and the formation and evolution of galaxies. In this library, the biography is linked to Elliptical galaxies, Dark-matter halos and galaxies so the historical contribution can be read beside the modern scientific concepts it influenced.
Contributions
Made major contributions to galaxy scaling relations, dark-matter studies and the formation and evolution of galaxies.
Legacy & impact
The legacy of Sandra Faber remains visible in modern work on Elliptical galaxies, Dark-matter halos and galaxies and in the broader shift toward quantitative, testable astronomy.
Key works & discoveries
- Faber–Jackson relation with Robert Jackson
- Galaxy formation, stellar populations and large-survey studies
Faber–Jackson relation with Robert Jackson; Galaxy formation, stellar populations and large-survey studies.