2006-06-23 16:21:11 · 3 answers · asked by Christopher P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Major classifications are spiral, elliptical, and irregular. Some also include lenticular (lens shaped).
Spiral galaxies are similar to the Milky Way or Andromeda -- an elliptical or spherical central bulge with long, winding spiral arms swirling around the nucleus. There are some sub-classes within spirals, like barred spirals, too.
Elliptical galaxies are just that -- huge egg-shaped clusters of stars. Lenticular (lens-shaped) could be considered a middle form between a spiral and an elliptical.
Irregular galaxies take in everything else.
2006-06-23 16:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dave_Stark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The milky way is a spiral galaxy. Spiral galaxies are shaped like spirals. I believe that there are also elliptical galaxies (shaped like ellipses) and irregular galaxies that have weird shapes.
2006-06-23 16:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by T4Toyin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't recall, but you may want to try, www.nasa.gov
Good luck.
2006-06-23 16:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by scavenger_meat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋