Describe the three types of galaxies. What is the name of the galaxy Earth is part of and what type of galaxy is it?

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The three main types of galaxies are spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies. Earth is part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is classified as a barred spiral galaxy. Spiral galaxies feature spiral arms of stars and gas, elliptical galaxies are more rounded and lack distinct features, while irregular galaxies have an undefined shape and structure.