NGC 2775 has features of both spiral and elliptical galaxies. Astronomers have long sorted galaxies into types based on their visible structure. Spiral galaxies, like our Milky Way, have a flat disk, ...

Spinning in circles might be a fun childhood game for most, but for astronauts, it is a crucial, life-saving exercise that thoroughly prepares them for the disorienting challenges and extreme physical ...

Astronomers have long sorted galaxies into types based on their visible structure. Spiral galaxies, like our Milky Way, have a flat disk, winding spiral arms and ongoing star formation. Ellipticals ...