A map of our galaxy deduced from radio observations of the 21-cm line emission from cool hydrogen gas reveals:
A) two spiral arms, one on each side of the galaxy.
B) two spiral arms, which wrap around the galaxy several times.
C) a smooth distribution of stars, characteristic of an elliptical galaxy.
D) at least four spiral arms and several short arm segments.
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