Why do galaxies look like they spread out in a single plane (ie, why do they look more like frisbees than spheres)? 935 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question99.85K July 10, 2021 0 Comments Why do galaxies look like they spread out in a single plane (ie, why do they look more like frisbees than spheres)? In: Physics 17 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted July 10, 2021 0 Comments Elliptical galaxies (spherical/ovoidal) types are more abundant than disk galaxies. IIRC it’s due to the way galaxy merging happens while the other is due to conservation of angular momentum and central forces. You are viewing 1 out of 17 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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