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Explain the difference between these 3 types of galaxies. elliptical galaxies spiral galaxies barred spiral galaxies
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Explain the difference between these 3 types of galaxies.

elliptical galaxies
spiral galaxies
barred spiral galaxies

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Spiral and barred spiral galaxies are subclassified by how tightly wound the spiral arms appear. Elliptical galaxies don't show any structure, but have a smooth ellipsoidal shape, appearing as a large spherical or elliptical ball of stars.
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