Is Milky Way a Barred Spiral Galaxy?

The Milky Way, our home galaxy, has been a subject of fascination for astronomers for centuries. With the advancement of technology and research, scientists have been able to gather more information about the structure and nature of the Milky Way. One question that has intrigued astronomers is whether the Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy or not.

Barred Spiral or Spiral Galaxy?

Although it is difficult to tell from our vantage point inside the galaxy, astronomers suspect that the Milky Way is not a barred spiral. It was believed to be a spiral galaxy for a long time. However, this perception changed in the 1960s.

Although it is difficult to tell from our vantage point inside the galaxy, astronomers suspect that the Milky Way is not a barred spiral.
a. True
b. False

False. The Milky Way galaxy was first decided to be a barred spiral galaxy as opposed to being a spiral galaxy in the 1960's.