Types of Galaxies

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What are galaxies primarily composed of?

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Dust, gas, and stars.

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What holds stars, dust, and gas together in a galaxy?

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Gravity.

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What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

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Spiral.

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What is the defining characteristic of an irregular galaxy?

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It has no defined pattern or shape.

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What type of galaxy has a smooth, featureless appearance?

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Elliptical.

Front

What are the three main types of galaxies?

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Spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

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What is a spiral galaxy?

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A galaxy with arms that spiral outward from the center.

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What is an elliptical galaxy?

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A galaxy shaped like a flattened sphere, with no distinct features.

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Can galaxies collide?

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Yes, galaxies can collide and merge.

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What is the largest galaxy in the Local Group?

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The Andromeda Galaxy.