UNIVERSE LL W/SAPLINGPLUS MULTI SEMESTER
UNIVERSE LL W/SAPLINGPLUS MULTI SEMESTER
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To explain: Whether the stars are oriented in the spiral arms of a spiral galaxy. Also, state the reason for the prominent appearance of spiral arms in the visible-light images of the spiral galaxies.

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