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What do spiral and elliptical galaxies have in common?
Christopher Schimmel
They are in space. (: you're welcome.
Haven Walter
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∙ 12y agoBarred galaxies per se do not exist. They are just a sub category of spiral galaxies of which about 2/3rds are barred spiral galaxies.
A barred spiral galaxy has a central bar shaped structure composed of stars whereas a non barred spiral galaxy does not.
See related link for a pictorial of the difference.
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∙ 10y agoBoth of them have a spiral structure. The difference is that in a barred spiral galaxy, the spiral arms appear to spin off from a straight line structure.
We're not sure why the bars form, or how.
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What kind of galexies are there?
There are generally three types of galaxies: spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies. Spiral galaxies like the Milky Way have a disk shape with arms of stars spiraling out from a central core. Elliptical galaxies are shaped like ellipses and contain mostly older stars. Irregular galaxies have a less defined shape and tend to have a mix of young and old stars.
There are more spiral galaxies than elliptical?
Yes, there are more spiral galaxies than elliptical galaxies in the universe. Spiral galaxies are estimated to make up about 77% of known galaxies, while elliptical galaxies make up around 13%. This is based on observations and classifications made by astronomers.
Irregular galaxies are different from elliptical and spiral galaxies because?
Irregular galaxies lack a distinct shape or structure compared to the more organized elliptical and spiral galaxies. They often have higher levels of gas and dust, resulting in ongoing star formation and less defined arms or center. Irregular galaxies are typically smaller and less massive than their counterparts.
What are some physical characteristics of elliptical galaxies?
Elliptical galaxies are generally round or oval in shape, lacking the distinctive spiral arms seen in spiral galaxies. They typically have a smooth and featureless appearance, with older star populations and little ongoing star formation. Elliptical galaxies also tend to be more massive and contain mainly older stars.
What galaxy don't have a distinct shape and are not symmetrical like spiral or elliptical galaxies?
Irregular galaxies do not have a distinct shape or symmetry like spiral or elliptical galaxies. They often appear more chaotic and disordered, lacking the structured appearance of other galaxy types. Irregular galaxies can vary greatly in size and are characterized by a less defined structure.
What are the 3 common galaxies?
galaxie 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
What are similarities between elliptical and spiral galaxies?
While spiral galaxies are bright, elliptical galaxies are dim. Spiral galaxies are hotbeds of star formation, but elliptical galaxies aren't nearly as prolific because they contain less gas and dust, which means fewer new (and brighter) stars are born
How are galaxies classifyed?
spiral galaxies (ours), irregular galaxies, and elliptical galaxies.
What is most common galaxies?
there are 3 types of galaxies. 1.spiral 2.elliptical 3.irregular the main galaxy in our universe would be a spiral galaxy
What features os irregular galaxies are also common to both spiral and elliptical galaxies?
:DDD
What are the types or categories for galaxies?
Spiral galaxies, barred spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies
Which galaxy is the least common elliptical irregular or spiral galaxy?
I think the least common is elliptical or irregular..
The types of Galaxies?
Spiral,elliptical,and irregular galaxies
What are the 4 main galaxy shapes?
There are various ways of categorising galaxies, often based on Edwin Hubble's work on the shapes galaxies. Classifications often give the four main types of galaxies as: Spiral (including barred spiral), Elliptical, Lenticular and Irregular.
How are elliptical galaxies different from spiral galaxy's?
An elliptical galaxy is round. A spiral galaxy is shaped like a spiral.
What are the types of galaxies What are their differences?
spiral, elliptical, and irregular. The only differences are shape. Elliptical galaxies are shaped like an ellipse, spiral galaxies like a spiral or pinwheel, and irregular don't have a uniform shape
What are the classifications of of galaxies?
spiral elliptical and irregular.
