Types of galaxies

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What is the name of our galaxy?

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Our galaxy is called the Milky Way galaxy.

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What type of galaxy do we live in?

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We live in a Spiral Galaxy.

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What does it mean to revolve?

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To orbit around another body.

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What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way Galaxy is a spiral galaxy.

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Which type of galaxy has little gas and old stars?

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Elliptical galaxy.

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What are the main types of galaxies?

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The main types of galaxies are spiral, elliptical, and irregular.

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What is a spiral galaxy?

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A galaxy characterized by its spiral shape, with arms that wind outward from the center.

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What is an elliptical galaxy?

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A galaxy that is shaped like an ellipse and has older stars with little gas.

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What is an irregular galaxy?

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A galaxy that does not have a distinct regular shape, often chaotic in appearance.

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What is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way?

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The Andromeda Galaxy.