Galaxies

Front

What type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape?

Back

Irregular

Front

What type of galaxy is a flat, rotating disk of billions of stars, gas, and dust with a central concentration of stars?

Back

Spiral

Front

What type of galaxy is characterized by a smooth, featureless light profile and is often shaped like an ellipse?

Back

Elliptical

Front

What is the name of our galaxy?

Back

Milky Way Galaxy

Front

What type of galaxy contains a mix of young and old stars, as well as gas and dust?

Back

Spiral

Front

Which type of galaxy is typically the largest and brightest?

Back

Elliptical

Front

What is the main difference between spiral and elliptical galaxies?

Back

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

Front

What type of galaxy is often formed from the collision of two galaxies?

Back

Irregular

Front

What is the term for the central region of a spiral galaxy that contains a high concentration of stars?

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Galactic nucleus

Front

What type of galaxy is the Andromeda Galaxy?

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Spiral