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Elliptical Galaxy
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Elliptical Galaxy: An Elliptical Galaxy is a smooth ellipsoidal stellar system with little organized disk structure and generally limited cold gas.
It is a rounded galaxy dominated by older stellar populations.
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- Astronomy & Skywatching
- Related
- Globular Cluster, Spiral Galaxy, Irregular Galaxy, Active Galactic Nucleus
It is a rounded galaxy dominated by older stellar populations.
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The story behind Elliptical Galaxy
Hubble’s classification sequence placed ellipticals along a range of apparent flattening.
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Why Elliptical Galaxy matters
Elliptical Galaxy spans tiny dwarf systems to giant galaxies at cluster centers.
Elliptical Galaxy in practice: an example
A giant elliptical can contain a hot gas halo and a massive central black hole.
Where readings of Elliptical Galaxy go wrong
The E-number describes apparent shape, not a unique three-dimensional form or age.
Sources and editorial method
Research references used for this entry include:
- NASA Science: Galaxies - NASA overview of galaxy structure, types, groups, clusters, and the Milky Way.
- NASA Science: Universe Glossary - NASA definitions for common stellar, galactic, orbital, and high-energy astronomy terms.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Astronomy & Skywatching
- Last updated
- 2026-09-26
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What is an Elliptical Galaxy?
An Elliptical Galaxy is a smooth ellipsoidal stellar system with little organized disk structure and generally limited cold gas.
What do people get wrong about an Elliptical Galaxy?
The E-number describes apparent shape, not a unique three-dimensional form or age.
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