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Astronomer's believe that a spiral galaxy may form?
Astronomers believe that a spiral galaxy may form through the interaction of gravity with gas and dust in space, causing these materials to clump together and rotate. Over time, protogalactic clouds collapse and form a spinning disk with a bulge at the center, giving rise to the distinctive spiral arms observed in these galaxies.
Why would astronomers want to study another galaxy?
Observing another spiral galaxy, gives us a good idea about the structure of our own Galaxy.
Why do astronomers know that you live in a spiral galaxy if we are inside it?
Astronomers know we live in a spiral galaxy, specifically the Milky Way, by observing its structure and dynamics from various vantage points. They use techniques like mapping the distribution of stars, gas, and dust, as well as analyzing the rotation curves of the galaxy. Additionally, observations of the galaxy's shape and features, such as spiral arms and a central bulge, provide clear evidence of its spiral nature. Despite being inside it, we can infer its structure through these observations and comparisons with other galaxies.
What 2 types of galaxies are barred and normal?
Milky Way
What is the type of our galaxy?
Our galaxy is a spiral galaxy because it is spiral in shape.
What types of galaxy?
There are usually four types of galaxies,the first one is a SPIRAL GALAXY,the second one is a BARRED SPIRAL GALAXY,the third one is an ELLIPTICAL GALAXY,and the fourth one is an IRREGULAR GALAXY.Just in case if you want to know I believe that our galaxy, the MILKY WAY, is a BARRED SPIRAL GALAXY.
What shape does an spiral galaxy have?
First of all, it's a spiral galaxy, not an spiral galaxy. Second, a spiral galaxy would have a spiral shape, obviously.
What types of?
There are usually four types of galaxies,the first one is a SPIRAL GALAXY,the second one is a BARRED SPIRAL GALAXY,the third one is an ELLIPTICAL GALAXY,and the fourth one is an IRREGULAR GALAXY.Just in case if you want to know I believe that our galaxy, the MILKY WAY, is a BARRED SPIRAL GALAXY.
Which is the nearest spiral galaxy to your Milky Way?
I believe that would be M31.
Why can astronomers see the spiral arm of the Andromeda galaxy more clearly than the spiral arms of the milky way galaxy?
It's to do with where you are trying to view from. We are inside the Milky Way Galaxy looking out whilst the Andromeda Galaxy is a distance and we are looking towards it. Imagine your are stood in a crowd of people it's difficult to work out the exact shape of the crowd however if you were in a helicopter looking down on it you could.
Is an Sab galaxy a type of spiral galaxy?
Yes, a SBC galaxy is a type of a spiral galaxy. The have loosely bounded arms.
The Milky Way is one?
The Milky way is a galaxy. A spiral galaxy, to be more precise.The Milky way is a galaxy. A spiral galaxy, to be more precise.The Milky way is a galaxy. A spiral galaxy, to be more precise.The Milky way is a galaxy. A spiral galaxy, to be more precise.
