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No. Elliptical galaxies are some of the oldest galaxies.They are also called early galaxies. The elliptical galaxies are made of low massed stars, a sparse interstellar medium and very low star forming characteristics.

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How do the characteristics of elliptical galaxies differ from those of spiral galaxies?

Elliptical galaxies are generally round or oval in shape, with older stars and little to no gas and dust. They have less organized structure and lack spiral arms. Spiral galaxies, on the other hand, have a flat, disk-like shape with spiral arms, younger stars, and more gas and dust for ongoing star formation.


What are the different names of galaxies in the universe?

Galaxies in the universe have different names based on their shape and structure. Some common types of galaxies include spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies. Each type has its own unique characteristics and features.


What are the three types of galaxies and what are there and shape?

The three main types of galaxies are spiral galaxies (disk-shaped with a central bulge and spiral arms), elliptical galaxies (smooth and oval-shaped without spiral arms), and irregular galaxies (lack a distinct shape).


How are galaxies classified based on their characteristics and properties?

Galaxies are classified based on their shape, size, and brightness. The main types of galaxies are spiral, elliptical, and irregular. Spiral galaxies have arms that spiral out from a central nucleus, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded in shape. Irregular galaxies do not have a distinct shape. Galaxies can also be classified based on their size and brightness, with larger and brighter galaxies being categorized differently than smaller and dimmer ones.


What does a spiral galaxy look like and how does its structure differ from other types of galaxies?

A spiral galaxy looks like a flat, rotating disk with spiral arms extending outwards from a central bulge. Its structure differs from other types of galaxies, like elliptical or irregular galaxies, because it has a defined disk shape with spiral arms, while other galaxies may have more irregular or rounded shapes.

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Do elliptical galaxies are egg-shaped galaxies without spiral arms of interstellar gas and dust?

yes


How do the characteristics of elliptical galaxies differ from those of spiral galaxies?

Elliptical galaxies are generally round or oval in shape, with older stars and little to no gas and dust. They have less organized structure and lack spiral arms. Spiral galaxies, on the other hand, have a flat, disk-like shape with spiral arms, younger stars, and more gas and dust for ongoing star formation.


What galaxies have mostly old stars without a lot of active star formation?

The milky way. and if this is incorrect I'm sorry. and if it is right like my answer please?


What characteristic of radio waves makes them useful for determining the shape of the galaxies?

Radio waves can penetrate interstellar gas and dust without being scattered or absorbed


What are the different names of galaxies in the universe?

Galaxies in the universe have different names based on their shape and structure. Some common types of galaxies include spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and irregular galaxies. Each type has its own unique characteristics and features.


What are the three types of galaxies and what are there and shape?

The three main types of galaxies are spiral galaxies (disk-shaped with a central bulge and spiral arms), elliptical galaxies (smooth and oval-shaped without spiral arms), and irregular galaxies (lack a distinct shape).


What are four general shapes of galaxies?

Galaxies have different shapes because of what happens throughout their lives. Any galaxy, at one point or another, will encounter another or many galaxies. When encounters occur, gravity takes over. The larger of the two galaxies will consume the smaller one, this is called galactic cannibalism. The act of absorbing another galaxy will change the size of the galaxy it's shape and even the speed of its rotation. Our own galaxy, The Milky Way, is as large it is (100000-150000 Light years across.) because of galactic cannibalism. The Milky Way is as we speak consuming two other small galaxy. And in about 2 billion years, our nearest nieghbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, will collide with our galaxy. Both the Milky Way and Adromeda galaxy are spiral galaxies, but after they collide the resulting new galaxy will an elliptical galaxy, which looks like a bright white sphere.


How are galaxies classified based on their characteristics and properties?

Galaxies are classified based on their shape, size, and brightness. The main types of galaxies are spiral, elliptical, and irregular. Spiral galaxies have arms that spiral out from a central nucleus, while elliptical galaxies are more rounded in shape. Irregular galaxies do not have a distinct shape. Galaxies can also be classified based on their size and brightness, with larger and brighter galaxies being categorized differently than smaller and dimmer ones.


What is the meaning of elliptical fitness?

Elliptical fitness is fitness using an elliptical machine. The elliptical is a great way to do cardio without hurting your body like a treadmill does since you feel like you are walking on air when doing this.


Which objects began to form in your universe earlier stars or galaxies?

Galaxies are the massive collection of stars. Therefore galaxies could not have formed without stars.


Which types of galaxies have a clearly defined disk component?

Spiral galaxies have a clearly defined disk component characterized by spiral arms, while lenticular galaxies have a disk without prominent spiral arms. Irregular galaxies may also have a disk component, but it is usually less organized than in spiral galaxies.


Exactly what is an elliptical trainer like the Proform CrossWalk 850 Elliptical Trainer?

An elliptical trainer is a low impact excercise machine which provides a full body workout, without the harmful effects of high impact exercices like running and jogging.