Galaxies

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What are the three types of galaxies?

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Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies.

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Why can't we see all of the stars in our galaxy?

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Because they are too far away.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of galaxy?

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Galactic.

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What type of galaxy has no defined pattern or shape?

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Irregular.

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What are the main components found in galaxies?

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Dust, gas, and stars.

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What is a Spiral Galaxy?

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A galaxy characterized by its spiral arms and a central bulge, like the Milky Way.

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What is an Elliptical Galaxy?

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A galaxy shaped like a stretched-out sphere, with older stars and 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 Milky Way?

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The galaxy that contains our solar system, classified as a spiral galaxy.

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What is the difference between a galaxy and a star cluster?

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A galaxy is a massive system of stars, gas, and dust, while a star cluster is a group of stars bound by gravity.