Types of Galaxy - In the night sky: Galaxies (1/3)

For more like this subscribe to the Open University channel:    / @openlearn_ou   Free learning from The Open University: www.open.edu/ = = = = = Identifying different types of galaxy - In the night sky: Galaxies (1/3) Galaxies are categorised according to their apparent shape. These shapes are typically divided into elliptical, spiral or irregular. The shape of a galaxy gives a clue to the age and types of star within the galaxy. Part 1 of 3 Playlist Link:    • In the night sky: Galaxies   Transcript Link: podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/3302_inthenightskygalaxie… = = = = = Learn more for free about astronomy and planetary science:: www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/sc… Study astronomy and planetary science at the Open University:: www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/s282 Follow us on #OUFreeLearning Twitter: twitter.com/OUFreeLearning

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