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faint blue galaxy comparison table |
Subject | has definition | is a kind of |
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irregular galaxy | A galaxy with amorphous structure and with relatively low mass (108-1010 Msun). Fewer than 10% of all galaxies are classified as irregular. | galaxy |
faint blue galaxy | A distant, irregularly shaped galaxy in which a large amount of star formation is taking place. | irregular galaxy |
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