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What are the types of galaxies?

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Various types of galaxies which are identified according to their shapes are:

  1. Spiral Galaxies:

    • These have spiral-shaped arms extending from a central bulge. They contain stars, gas, and dust.
    • Example: The Milky Way.
  2. Elliptical Galaxies:

    • These galaxies have an oval or round shape. They mostly consist of older stars and have little gas or dust.
    • Example: Messier 87.
  3. Irregular Galaxies:

    • These do not have a regular shape. They often appear chaotic and can result from galaxy collisions.
    • Example: Large Magellanic Cloud.
  4. Barred Spiral Galaxies:

    • These are a type of spiral galaxy but with a central bar-shaped structure made of stars, from which the spiral arms extend.
    • Example: The Milky Way (which is a barred spiral).
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