Multiple Choice
An astronomer studying a distant cluster of galaxies finds that several of the galaxies are spiral-shaped, with a large nuclear region and tightly wound arms. How should the astronomer classify these galaxies?
A) Sb
B) SBb
C) Sa
D) Sc
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