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Because quite simply, we can see the Andromeda in it's entirety - whereas we can't with the Milky Way

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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.


Why can astronomers see the spriral arms of the Andromeda galaxy more clearly then the spriral arms of the milky way galaxy?

Astronomers can see the spiral arms of the Andromeda galaxy more clearly than those of the Milky Way because Andromeda is tilted face-on to our line of sight, providing a clearer view of its structure. In contrast, we are positioned within the Milky Way galaxy, making it more challenging to observe its spiral arms due to our vantage point within the galaxy.


Is Andromeda a spiral galaxy?

Yes, the Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral.


Is the Andromeda galaxy an elliptical galaxy?

The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy.


What is the shape of Andromeda?

The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy, just like our own galaxy (the Milky Way).


What is the shape on the galaxy Andromeda?

Andromeda is a spiral galaxy, similar to our own.


What is shape of the galaxy Andromeda?

M31 in Andromeda is a classic spiral galaxy.


How did Andromeda become a constellation?

Andromeda is a galaxy (spiral) and not a constellation


What type of galaxy is the Andromeda galaxy?

The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral barred galaxy, similar to our own galaxy, the Milky Way.


How far is the nearest spiral galaxy?

The nearest Spiral Galaxy is our own Milky Way Galaxy. After that, is the Andromeda Galaxy.


What is the spiral galaxy closest to the milky way?

The Andromeda Galaxy


What kid of galaxy is Andromeda?

It's a spiral!!