From the smallest of irregular and dwarf galaxies, to the most spectacular of spirals, to the most massive of ellipticals, there’s no denying that galaxies are incredible objects.

On this blog, we’ve covered a great deal of information about galaxies. We’ve followed their stories from the dawn of time in the universe to the present day, and we’ve explored all their different shapes and sizes, their masses, and the forces that shape their evolution.

If it seems like a lot, I understand.

So, let’s round up what we know and boil it down to a summary. Hopefully I can make galaxies more easily digestible!

(Though I do hope none of you actually try to eat one… 😉)

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