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Spiral galaxy
/spˈaɪəɹəl ɡˈalɐksˌi/
/spˈaɪɚɹəl ɡˈælɐksi/
Spiral galaxy
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galaxie spirale, galaxie en spirale
a type of galaxy characterized by a spiral-shaped structure, consisting of a central bulge surrounded by spiral arms that contain stars, gas, and dust
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The Andromeda Galaxy, the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, is visible to the naked eye in the night sky.
The Milky Way, our home galaxy, is a prominent example of a spiral galaxy with its distinct spiral arms.
M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici.
The Triangulum Galaxy (M33) is a small spiral galaxy located within our local group of galaxies.
NGC 1300 is a barred spiral galaxy notable for its prominent central bar and well-defined spiral arms.