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Elliptical, spiral, and irregular are all classifications of the overall shape of which of the following?
A
stars
B
galaxies
C
nebulae
D
comets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elliptical galaxies are shaped like spheres or cucumbers and contain old stars. Spiral galaxies have a central disk surrounded by spiraling arms and possess new stars. Irregular galaxies have no distinct shape and have both old and new stars.

Detailed explanation-2: -Our Milky Way Galaxy is a spiral galaxy. Some spiral galaxies are what we call “barred spirals” because the central bulge looks elongated – like a bar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Types of Galaxies Astronomers classify galaxies into three major categories: elliptical, spiral and irregular.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four distinct types of galaxies in the universe, elliptical, spiral, barred spiral, and irregular.

Detailed explanation-5: -Four classes are used to classify galaxies: spiral; barred spiral; elliptical and irregular. Elliptical galaxies have a smooth ellipsoidal or spherical appearance, and they have far less structure than spiral galaxies do. Elliptical galaxies are typically found in galaxy clusters.

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