Current understanding holds that a galaxy's type (spiral, elliptical, or irregular) ________.

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Current understanding suggests that a galaxy's type can either be a result of the conditions in the protogalactic cloud that formed it or the later interactions with other galaxies. Factors such as the amount of gas available for star formation, the presence of a central supermassive black hole, and the history of galaxy mergers and interactions can also play a role in determining a galaxy's type. The angular momentum of the protogalactic cloud and the heavy element abundance are also important factors but are not the only determinants of a galaxy's type. The location of the galaxy in a cluster or outside a cluster can also affect its characteristics but does not solely determine its type.

Current Understanding Holds That a Galaxy's Type (Spiral, Elliptical, or Irregular)