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Astronomy · L2 · Types of Galaxies

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A simplified classification of the main galaxy shapes astronomers recognise.

by @openstemUpdated Astronomy
GalaxySpiraldisc with curving armse.g. Milky WayBarred Spiralspiral arms plus acentral bar of starsEllipticalround or oval, no armse.g. Messier 87Irregularno defined shape,often from collisions

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