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    Morphological Classification
    The primary system for classifying galaxies remains the Hubble tuning fork diagram, introduced by Edwin Hubble in 1926. This system categorizes galaxies based on their visual appearance: smooth ellipsoidal distribution (ellipticals), flattened disk shapes (spirals), or those displaying irregular features.
    Elliptical Galaxies ($E$)