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A '''spiral galaxy''' is a [[galaxy]] consisting of a rotating disk of [[star]]s, [[gas]] and [[dust]] which has a number of arms extending outwards from the galactic centre. Some spiral galaxies have a prominent bulge around the centre, while others have a bar crossing the centre with the spiral arms extending from the ends of the bar. | A '''spiral galaxy''' is a [[galaxy]] consisting of a rotating disk of [[star]]s, [[gas]] and [[dust]] which has a number of arms extending outwards from the galactic centre. Some spiral galaxies have a prominent bulge around the centre, while others have a bar crossing the centre with the spiral arms extending from the ends of the bar. | ||
| − | Some Creation scientists have argued that spiral galaxies are [[ | + | Some Creation scientists have argued that spiral galaxies are [[Arguments for a recent creation|evidence of a young universe]]. |
The [[Milky Way]] is a spiral galaxy, as is the [[Andromeda galaxy]], the closest large galaxy to the Milky Way. | The [[Milky Way]] is a spiral galaxy, as is the [[Andromeda galaxy]], the closest large galaxy to the Milky Way. | ||
Revision as of 19:36, July 13, 2016
A spiral galaxy is a galaxy consisting of a rotating disk of stars, gas and dust which has a number of arms extending outwards from the galactic centre. Some spiral galaxies have a prominent bulge around the centre, while others have a bar crossing the centre with the spiral arms extending from the ends of the bar.
Some Creation scientists have argued that spiral galaxies are evidence of a young universe.
The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy, as is the Andromeda galaxy, the closest large galaxy to the Milky Way.
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