Is the Milky Way Actually a Barred Spiral?

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The Milky Way is classified as a barred spiral galaxy, specifically categorized under the Hubble Type SBbc. This classification is supported by recent discussions and articles, including one from New Scientist. The distinction of the Milky Way as a barred spiral emphasizes its structural characteristics, differentiating it from other spiral galaxies.

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I thought this Slashdot story might be appropriate for here.
 
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A barred spiral is still a spiral galaxy. The Hubble Type would be something like SBbc.
 
You are correct. I only mimicked the Slashdot title. :smile:
 
cscott said:
You are correct. I only mimicked the Slashdot title. :smile:

Oh, right. Silly slashdot. :biggrin:
 
cscott said:
I thought this Slashdot story might be appropriate for here.

New Scientist has an article about Milky being a barred spiral
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7854
 

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