The spiral shape of the Milky Way Galaxy CANNOT be seen from Earth because ____.
a. we are located above the galaxy
b. we are located within one of its spiral arms
c. our view is blocked by the Sun
d. none of the above

Respuesta :

answer is - Because quite simply, we are within it. If we were out side of our Galaxy, then we could "see" the spiral shape. But don't expect to see it for a longgggg time. It's over 25,000 light years to the edge and a lot further if you want to see it, in it's entirety. All images are artists impressions.so it is[b]

Answer: b. we are located within one of its spiral arms

Explanation:

Milky way galaxy is spiral in shape. But we cannot see it from Earth. This is because we cannot see the galaxy from the top, we reside in it. Scientists have mapped the stars and found out that the shape of our galaxy is spiral and that we are located in one of its spiral arm. The name of the spiral arm in which Earth is located is Orion arm. we can see other arms in the night sky.