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Do galaxies all have the same shape?
Galaxies may have any of four general shapes. Elliptical galaxies show little or no structure and vary in general shape from moderately flat and round or oval to spherical. Spiral galaxies have a small, bright central region, or nucleus, and arms that come out of the nucleus and wind around, trailing off like a giant pinwheel. In barred spiral galaxies, the arms extend sideways in a short straight line before turning off into the spiral shape. Both kinds of spiral systems are flat. Irregular galaxies are usually rather small and do not have a symmetrical shape.
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 are some other shapes of galaxies?
spiral, barred spiral, elliptical, irregular, and peculiar
What different shapes do galaxies form?
Galaxies can form different shapes including spiral, elliptical, and irregular. Spiral galaxies have a distinct spiral arm structure, elliptical galaxies are more rounded and oval-shaped, while irregular galaxies lack a defined shape.
Are all of the galaxies in the universe the same?
No. They come in different sizes and different shapes, and have other differences as well.
The majority of known galaxies are which shape?
The two most common shapes for galaxies are a spiral, or an ellipse (circle or oval). All other shapes are considered uncommon.
What does the milky way have in common with other galaxies?
It's a galaxy
A galaxy is a group ow what?
Galaxies contain stars and nebulae, as well as a large variety of other phenomena.
If Two galaxies are interacting with each other what is the force that draws them toward each other?
The force that draws two interacting galaxies toward each other is gravity. Gravity is the fundamental force of attraction between all objects with mass, including galaxies. This force can cause galaxies to merge or distort their shapes when they get too close to each other.
What does the triangle have in common with other shapes?
A triangle in common with other polygons has a total sum of 360 degrees of exterior angles.
Can galaxies orbit each other in space?
Yes, galaxies can orbit each other in space. This phenomenon is known as galactic interaction or galactic cannibalism, where the gravitational forces between two or more galaxies cause them to orbit around a common center of mass.
How many different shapes of galaxy are there?
There are four classifications for galaxy shapes. Spiral, like our milky way, oblique, such as G 3417., a conjoined spiral, (these are fairly rare so far, that is we have seen very few of these so far), this type of galaxy forms when two spiral galaxies get close enough that the gravitational pull from each of the galaxies massive black holes, (located in the center of every galaxy), "pull" the two galaxies towards one another and the result is a spectacular collision that can last for many billions of years. The last classification is commonly known as "junk galaxies", (although there is no actual name), and it includes all other shapes that are not included in the other three classifications.
