An Astronomer Studying a Distant Cluster of Galaxies Finds That

question 33

Multiple Choice

An astronomer studying a distant cluster of galaxies finds that several of the galaxies are spiral-shaped, with a nuclear region of moderate size and moderately wound arms. How should the astronomer classify these galaxies?

• A) SBa
• B) Sc
• C) Sb
• D) Sa

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