red spiral galaxies

A form of red spiral galaxy — A relatively rare type of galaxy (accounting for less than 2% of galaxies locally), a type of spiral galaxy which have a red-coloured presentation, and are found to be passive galaxies, galaxies which have ceased to form new stars, lacking young blue stars while rich in old red stars.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of red spiral galaxy
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