Question

Astronomers classify galaxies by their shape. Which of the following terms describes a galaxy that looks like a spiral galaxy except for the fact that the arms begin spiraling out from a straight line of stars instead of from the center?
A.
No galaxies are shaped like the description above.
B.
reverse spiral galaxy
C.
barred spiral galaxy
D.
long spiral galaxy

Answer 1

Based on my information, many scholars and studies has figured that many astronomers would practically classify our galaxy as a "barred spiral galaxy".

Answer 2

According to NASA the only one of these that actually seems to be a real type of galaxy would be C. Barred Spiral Galaxy. I hope this helps :)