Lenticular galaxies

ID: lenticular-galaxies

Lenticular galaxies are a type of galaxy that possess features of both spiral and elliptical galaxies. They are characterized by a central bulge and a disk-like structure but lack the distinct spiral arms typically found in spiral galaxies. Lenticular galaxies are categorized as "S0" in the Hubble sequence of galaxy classification.

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