Galaxies are classified into elliptical, lenticular, and spiral (or barred spiral) galaxies. Galaxies with irregular shapes that do not fit into any categories are classified as irregular galaxies.

A big neighbor This week’s second large-telescope target is barred spiral galaxy NGC 3109 in the constellation Hydra the Water Snake. To find it, point your telescope 7.2° northwest of ...

Normal and barred spirals (and those in between ... NGC 3384 has interacted with M105 and is considered a lenticular galaxy, ...

Many spiral galaxies contain a bar structure that crosses through the center. This photo is of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1672, which is clearly vis... Second, third generation leaders shape ...