Disk galaxies
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| definition | A galaxy consisting of a thin disk of stars and interstellar matter which may include spiral arms and bar. | ||||||||||||||||
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| scope note | Refers to the specific shape and form of a particular classification of galaxies. Does not refer to the disk part of a galaxy (see "Galaxy disk"). | ||||||||||||||||
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| contributor | AAS_Frey.Katie_Admin original | ||||||||||||||||