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It has no spiral arms.

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What are the three shapes of your galaxy?

Our galaxy has only one shape it is a lenticular spiral.


What are the three shapes of the galaxy?

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Are lenticular galaxies lens-shaped?

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What is a difference between a barred and a normal spiral galaxy?

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