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Spiral galaxy
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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
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
spiral galaxies
Examples
The Milky Way, our home galaxy, is a prominent example of a spiral galaxy with its distinct spiral arms.
