Recent observations suggest that the Milky Way may
A) be an irregular galaxy,with chaotic distribution of matter within it.
B) have vast stellar streams in a plane perpendicular to the galaxy's disk,formed by a collision of the Milky Way with another large spiral galaxy.
C) be an elliptical galaxy,with little structure.
D) have a central bar,formed by an elongation of the central bulge.

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The Milky Way is known to have a central bar, which is an elongation of the central bulge, indicating that it is a barred spiral galaxy, not irregular or elliptical. This feature has been observed and studied in detail, distinguishing the Milky Way's structure from those of irregular or elliptical galaxies.

Recent Observations Suggest That the Milky Way May