Galaxies

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What type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape?

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Irregular galaxy

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What are characteristics of a spiral galaxy?

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Flattened disk with a central bulge and spiral arms.

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How are galaxies classified?

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By their shape.

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What type of galaxy is composed of older stars and low-mass stars?

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Elliptical galaxy.

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What is a spiral galaxy?

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A galaxy with a flattened disk, a central bulge, and spiral arms.

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What is an elliptical galaxy?

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A galaxy that is smooth and featureless, composed mainly of older stars.

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What is an irregular galaxy?

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A galaxy that does not have a distinct shape or structure.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the difference between a spiral and elliptical galaxy?

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Spiral galaxies have a defined structure with arms, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded and lack structure.

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What is a barred spiral galaxy?

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A spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure made of stars.