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lbcchick

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What type of galaxy is our Milky Way?
 
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Describe a possible scenario for the formation of a large elliptical galaxy.
 
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lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

Spiral.

Answer to Question 2

A large elliptical galaxy may have formed due to the merger of two or more smaller galaxies.



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