Does the Cosmic Coriolis Effect Influence Galaxy Spin Direction?

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The discussion centers on whether the spin direction of galaxies is influenced by a cosmic Coriolis effect. It clarifies that the orientation of galaxies is determined by which pole is 'up' relative to observers on Earth. The consensus is that galaxy spin direction is randomly distributed. There is no evidence supporting a preferred axis of galactic rotation. The topic concludes with a clear stance against the idea of a cosmic Coriolis effect affecting galaxy spin.
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Does the direction a galaxy is spinning have anything to do with some cosmic Coriolis effect?
 
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By direction do you mean clockwise versus counterclockwise?

No. The direction they're spinning has to do with which pole is 'up' relative to us. Their orientation is randomly distributed.
 
Affirming Dave, no. There is no evidence of any preferred axis of galactic rotation.
 

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