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What shape does our galaxy have?
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Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is disc-shaped. It is a spiral galaxy, meaning it has a central bulge with spiral arms extending outwards. The galactic disk contains stars, gas, and dust, while the central bulge is made up of older stars predominantly.
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