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We don't know exactly what the Milky Way is shaped like in detail, because we're inside it, but it appears to be a barred spiral galaxy, and there are many, many galaxies of that general type.
Comment for the above updated answer, from another contributor.
Thanks for updating my answer. However, " it appears to be" and "there are many, many galaxies of that general type", are subjective statements.
What else can I help you with?
Are there any other galaxies in the universe shaped like the milky way?
We believe that the Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy. Follow the link to see Hubble photos of other barred spiral galaxies.
Two other galaxy like the milky way galaxy?
There could be billions of other galaxies similar to the milky way.
What is after the milky way?
After the Milky Way galaxy, there are many other galaxies in the universe. Some of the closest galaxies to us are the Andromeda galaxy and the Triangulum galaxy. Beyond these, there are billions of other galaxies in the universe, each containing billions of stars.
Are there galaxies in the milky way?
The Milky Way is our galaxy, the are no other galaxies within it though we are part of a local group of galaxies.
Galaxies are classified by their shape what are they called?
There are three types of galaxies, all of which are the same, with the exception of their shapes. There are the Elliptical galaxies (football-shaped) the Spiral galaxies (like the Milky way; vortex-shaped) and Irregular galaxies (all shapes other than spiral and football shaped).
What is the Milky Way Galaxy compared to?
Our Milky Way is a galaxy, so you may want to compare it to other galaxies.
Is the milky way a universe?
No. The Milky Way galaxy is just one of billions of galaxies in the Universe. Just like there are billions of planets in the Milky Way Galaxy, there are also comparable numbers of planets in other galaxies.
What does the milky way have in common with other galaxies?
It's a galaxy
What are other galaxies out there that is closer to ours?
The closest galaxy to the Milky Way is the Andromeda galaxy.
What is the best way the galaxy is described as?
Universe is describing the galaxies. There are different galaxies and our galaxy is called Milky Way Galaxy. There are some other galaxies miles away from ours.
Why is the milky way similar to other galaxies?
For one thing, the Milky Way is a spiral galaxy, which is the most abundant type of galaxy.
Is the universe in the milkyway?
..What..? The univere is EVERYTHING, including the milky way galaxy.
