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Galaxy morphology · Sa–Sc

Spiral Galaxy

A flattened, rotating disk of stars, gas, and dust wound into spiral arms, with a central bulge. The arms are where new stars form, tracing waves of star formation sweeping through the disk.

Highlights

  • Disks of ongoing star formation

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  • NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

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