What does a spiral galaxy look like when seen edge-on?
A) a thick, straight line of light with a central light bulge
B) circular, with no evidence of spiral arms since they are hidden by dust and gas
C) a thick line curved into a spiral shape
D) a thick, straight line with constant thickness
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