• Question: what is the shape of the galexy

    Asked by gibbo12 to Pete on 21 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
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      Pete Edwards answered on 21 Jun 2010:

      Hi gibbo
      We think the stars in our galaxy are shaped into a flat plate like a spiral (see http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap091228.html ) However it is difficult to figure out the exact shape of our galaxy because we live inside it. It’s a bit like trying to figure out the shape of the building you are in by only looking out of the window!

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