It doesn't look exactly like a spiral galaxy, a bit like an elliptical galaxy.
2007-12-24 12:19:52 · 4 answers · asked by Sakib 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Its angled about 77 degrees relative to the Earth (where an angle of 90 degrees means we would view it directly from the side).
Based on its appearance in visible light, the Andromeda galaxy is classified as an SA(s)b spiral galaxy.
But data from the 2MASS survey showed that the bulge of M31's centre has a box-like appearance, which suggests that it's actually a barred galaxy with the bar viewed almost directly along its long axis.
2007-12-24 12:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Andromeda is tilted slightly, with the edge nearest us down a few degrees.
2007-12-24 13:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's slanted relative to us.
If you get detail, you can see the spiral.
2007-12-24 12:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, that is the perspective when we see it from earth.
2007-12-24 13:03:56 · answer #4 · answered by Asker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋