What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

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A galaxy is defined as a large group of stars, gas, and dust bound together by gravity. Our galaxy is known as Milkyway because it appears as a milky band of light in the sky. Galaxies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Milkway is a large barred spiral galaxy.

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