Galaxy
Starburst Galaxy
A galaxy in a frenzy of star formation.
Galaxies forming stars far faster than normal, often triggered by mergers or close encounters. Examples: M82, NGC 253.
Overview
Galaxies forming stars far faster than normal, often triggered by mergers or close encounters. Examples: M82, NGC 253.
See also
Triangulum Galaxy (M33)
Third-largest galaxy in our Local Group.
Lenticular Galaxy
A disc galaxy without spiral arms.
Irregular Galaxy
A galaxy with no clear shape or symmetry.
Dwarf Galaxy
A small galaxy with a few billion stars or fewer.
Dwarf Elliptical
A miniature elliptical galaxy.
Dwarf Spheroidal
An extremely faint, diffuse dwarf galaxy.