Types of Galaxies

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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 flat, rotating disk containing stars, gas, and dust?

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Spiral Galaxy.

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What type of galaxy has an oval shape and contains older stars with little gas and dust?

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Elliptical Galaxy.

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What type of galaxy lacks a distinct shape and often contains young stars?

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Irregular Galaxy.

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What galaxy do we live in?

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The Milky Way, which is a Spiral Galaxy.

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What is the main characteristic of Spiral Galaxies?

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They have arms that spiral outward from the center.

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What is the main characteristic of Elliptical Galaxies?

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They have a smooth, featureless light profile and are mostly composed of older stars.

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What is the main characteristic of Irregular Galaxies?

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They do not have a regular shape and often appear chaotic.

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Which type of galaxy is most common in the universe?

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Spiral Galaxies.

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What is the difference between a barred spiral galaxy and a regular spiral galaxy?

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