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Irregular Galaxy
A galaxy that lacks a distinct regular shape, unlike spiral or elliptical galaxies. Irregular galaxies often result from gravitational interactions or collisions, leading to chaotic appearances without a defined structure. They typically contain abundant gas and dust, facilitating active star formation.
Source: science.nasa.gov
APODs including "Irregular Galaxy"
Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82
07/05/2025
38 Hours with the M81 Group
10/04/2025
Deep Field: The Large Magellanic Cloud
07/03/2023
Galaxy Wars: M81 and M82
20/01/2023
NGC 6822: Barnard's Galaxy
02/12/2021
NGC 346: Star Forming Cluster in the SMC
01/12/2020
NGC 6822: Barnard's Galaxy
28/11/2020
Galaxy Wars: M81 and M82
15/05/2020
Magellanic Galaxy NGC 55
12/07/2019
Irregular Galaxy NGC 55
21/09/2018
M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind
21/02/2016
Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82
03/02/2016
NGC 6822: Barnard's Galaxy
08/02/2013
M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind
26/03/2012
NGC 3239 and SN 2012A
27/01/2012
M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind
19/12/2010
NGC 346 in the Small Magellanic Cloud
17/10/2010
Virgo Cluster Galaxy NGC 4731
29/04/2010
Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82
24/03/2010
The Tail of the Small Magellanic Cloud
07/01/2010
Irregular Galaxy NGC 55
12/08/2009
Irregular Galaxy NGC 55
10/10/2008
A Large Magellanic Cloud Deep Field
09/04/2008
Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82
25/03/2008
Bright Spiral Galaxy M81 in Ultraviolet from Galex
15/05/2007
M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind
25/04/2006
Visitors' Galaxy Gallery
18/06/2005
NGC 1427A: Galaxy in Motion
04/03/2005
NGC 346 in the Small Magellanic Cloud
18/01/2005
M81 and M82: GALEX Full Field
30/12/2004