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Q&A: Galaxies, Galaxy Clusters, AGN, and Quasars
Q:
Do galaxies really rotate counter-clock wise? Doesn't it depend
on which side you are looking at?
A:
You are correct in saying that the clockwise or
counter-clockwise rotation of the galaxy depends on where the
observer is.