galaksija

galaksija

A galaxy is a massive, gravitationally bound system that consists of stars and stellar remnants, an interstellar medium of gas dust, and an important but poorly understood component tentatively dubbed dark matter.It is also called 'milky way'

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Category: Galaxy
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iregularna galaksija

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A galaxy whose shape is neither elliptical nor spiral. It is often rich in interstellar matter (gas and dust).

spiralna galaksija

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A galaxy made up of a disk, spiral arms, and a bulge at its center. The size of the disk and the bulge vary. The galaxy is composed of a mixture of old and young stars, as well as ...

eliptična galaksija

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