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.

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 ...

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 ...