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Elliptical galaxies are made of old stars and not very much gas or dust.
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∙ 10y agoThey are elliptical shaped and the typicly have a red center because of all the red giants that form in this type of galaxy.
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Are nebulas in elliptical galaxies?
Because of their age, elliptical galaxies are believed to have older stars and less gas and dust in their insterstellar medium than other types of galaxies, and thus their nebulae are less common. However, nebulae are presumed to exist in almost all galaxies; and some recent observations hint that the central black holes of elliptical galaxies may tend to preserve interstellar gas by preventing it from cooling enough for star formation.
What are some physical characteristics of quasars?
They're elliptical shaped and the typically have a red center because of all the red giants that form in this type of galaxy.
Why some elliptical galaxies are lens shaped where as others are quite spherical?
Very lens-shaped elliptical galaxies have a high amount of reddish stars. Hence both their shape (the "spiral arms" have pulled inward over time) and the color of the stars implies they are very old galaxies. Spherical galaxies - I'm not up enough on that topic, so I will leave that part of the answer to another.
Where in space would you look for a globular cluster?
In the Milky Way galactic halo, orbiting the galactic center in a long elliptical orbit around the galactic center
What types of stars do elliptical galaxies usually have?
Yes. However, the current rate of star creation is less than when the galaxies were younger.Yes. However, the current rate of star creation is less than when the galaxies were younger.Yes. However, the current rate of star creation is less than when the galaxies were younger.Yes. However, the current rate of star creation is less than when the galaxies were younger.
Are elliptical galaxies egg-shaped galaxies without spiral arms of interstellar gas and dust?
Yes, that is correct. Elliptical galaxies are characterized by their elliptical or egg-shaped appearance and lack spiral arms of interstellar gas and dust. Unlike spiral galaxies, which have a flattened disk shape with spiral arms, elliptical galaxies have a more rounded or elongated shape. They are composed mainly of older stars and contain little to no ongoing star formation. Elliptical galaxies also tend to have less interstellar gas and dust compared to spiral galaxies.
Are there bigger galaxies than the Andromeda?
Yes. Some giant elliptical galaxies contain tens of trillions of stars.
Can 2 spiral galaxies create a elliptical galaxy?
yes they can and if that happens the galaxy will be destroyes :)
What are the names of some galaxies in the Virgo cluster?
M87 is one of the most prominent galaxies followed by the elliptical galaxy Messier 49.
What are some other shapes of galaxies?
spiral, barred spiral, elliptical, irregular, and peculiar
Are nebulas in elliptical galaxies?
Because of their age, elliptical galaxies are believed to have older stars and less gas and dust in their insterstellar medium than other types of galaxies, and thus their nebulae are less common. However, nebulae are presumed to exist in almost all galaxies; and some recent observations hint that the central black holes of elliptical galaxies may tend to preserve interstellar gas by preventing it from cooling enough for star formation.
What are some physical characteristics of quasars?
They're elliptical shaped and the typically have a red center because of all the red giants that form in this type of galaxy.
What do galaxy's have in common?
All galaxies are massive clusters of stars scattered across the universe. Many galaxies take the same form, for instance, spiral and elliptical galaxies. Some galaxies also have a black hole in their center.
What are the names of some elliptical galaxies?
M32 - DwarfM49M59M60 (NGC 4649)M87 (NGC 4486) - SupergiantM89M105 (NGC 3379)Maffei 1, the closest giant elliptical galaxy.
Why some elliptical galaxies are lens shaped where as others are quite spherical?
Very lens-shaped elliptical galaxies have a high amount of reddish stars. Hence both their shape (the "spiral arms" have pulled inward over time) and the color of the stars implies they are very old galaxies. Spherical galaxies - I'm not up enough on that topic, so I will leave that part of the answer to another.
Are all galaxies similar?
No. Some galaxies are shaped differently (irregular vs. spiral vs. elliptical), some spin in opposite directions, and some are bigger than others. However, they all contain stars and possibly solar systems.
Where in space would you look for a globular cluster?
In the Milky Way galactic halo, orbiting the galactic center in a long elliptical orbit around the galactic center
