Types of Galaxies

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What galaxy do we live in?

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Spiral Galaxy

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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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Is the Milky Way galaxy an irregular galaxy?

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False

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What are galaxies composed of?

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Stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of galaxy? Spiral, Elliptical, Irregular, Galactic?

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Galactic

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What is a Spiral Galaxy?

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A galaxy characterized by its spiral shape, containing arms that extend outward from the center.

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What is an Elliptical Galaxy?

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A type of galaxy that is shaped like a stretched-out sphere and contains mostly older stars.

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What is an Irregular Galaxy?

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A galaxy that does not have a distinct regular shape, often containing young stars and gas.

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What is the main difference between Spiral and Elliptical Galaxies?

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Spiral galaxies have a flat, rotating disk with arms, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded and contain older stars.

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What is the largest type of galaxy?

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Giant Elliptical Galaxy.