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2. Determine the main structural difference between a spiral
galaxy and a elliptical galaxy.

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The spiral galaxy is flat in contrast with the elliptical curve. All stars rotate in a circular motion. Given that the center of our galaxy Sagittarius A is in the southern part, it is safe to say that it is in the upper part of the disk. The image below shows where we are in relation to the center of the galaxy.

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