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Galaxy, Spiral
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Astronomy
A disk-shaped galaxy with a spiral pattern of arms, typically containing 10
10
or more solar masses of stars, dust, and gas.
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Astronomy
Development Notes
Text by
M. Alan Kazlev
Initially published on 31 December 2001.
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