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Characteristics of a Galaxy A Galaxy is a large group of stars, gas, and dust held tighter by...
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Characteristics of a Galaxy A Galaxy is a large group of stars, gas, and dust held tighter by gravity.
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Characteristics of a Galaxy
A Galaxy is a large group of stars, gas, and
dust held tighter by
gravity.
Types of Galaxies
Spiral Galaxy*Have spiral areas that
wind outward from inner regions.
*The arms are made up of stars and dust.
*Milky Way (our universe is a spiral).
*Brightest stars.*Most common galaxy.
Types of Galaxies
Elliptical Galaxy*Shaped like large
three –dimensional ellipses.
*Oldest stars.
Types of Galaxies
Irregular Galaxy*Have many shapes*Smaller than other
types of galaxies.*Newest stars.
Universe from Largest to Smallest
Universe Galaxy Solar System Planet