Galaxy Classification

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What are the three main types of galaxies?

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Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies.

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What type of galaxy is characterized by a defined spiral structure?

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Spiral Galaxy.

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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 type of galaxy is typically round or oval in shape?

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Elliptical Galaxy.

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What is a Barred Spiral Galaxy?

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A type of spiral galaxy that has a central bar-shaped structure made of stars.

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What distinguishes a Spiral Galaxy from an Elliptical Galaxy?

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Spiral Galaxies have a flat, rotating disk with spiral arms, while Elliptical Galaxies are more 3D and lack spiral structure.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is the significance of galaxy classification?

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Galaxy classification helps astronomers understand the formation and evolution of galaxies.

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What type of galaxy is the Andromeda Galaxy?

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Spiral Galaxy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

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What is the main characteristic of an Irregular Galaxy?

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Irregular Galaxies do not have a distinct shape or structure.