The visible color of the Galactic Bulge is
A) blue from the OB associations.
B) red from the emission nebulae.
C) brown from the dwarfs in the dark matter.
D) black from the dust clouds.
E) yellow from the old Population II stars.

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The Galactic Bulge appears yellow due to the presence of old Population II stars, which are older and cooler than the younger, bluer stars found in other parts of the galaxy. These stars give the bulge its distinct yellowish color.

The Visible Color of the Galactic Bulge Is