Galaxies

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What type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape?

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Irregular galaxy is a type of galaxy that does not have a distinct shape or structure.

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What is not a galaxy?

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An Optical Galaxy is not a type of galaxy; it refers to a visual phenomenon.

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What do we call groups of galaxies?

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Galactic clusters are groups of galaxies that are held together by gravity.

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What holds a galaxy together?

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Gravity is the force that holds a galaxy together, keeping stars and other matter in orbit.

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How many stars are typically found in a galaxy?

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Galaxies typically contain millions or billions of stars.

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What is a Spiral Galaxy?

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A Spiral Galaxy is a type of galaxy characterized by its spiral arms that wind outward from the center.

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What is an Elliptical Galaxy?

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An Elliptical Galaxy is a type of galaxy that has an oval shape and lacks the distinct arms of spiral galaxies.

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What is a Constellation?

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A Constellation is a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky, not a galaxy.

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What are Magellanic Clouds?

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The Magellanic Clouds are two irregular dwarf galaxies that are satellite galaxies of the Milky Way.

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What is a Nebula?

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A Nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space, often the birthplace of stars, not a galaxy.