elliptical galaxy

Definitions

General Science

• noun a galaxy with no arms or internal structure and an overall elliptical or spherical shape

Astronomy

• Elliptical galaxies are the commonest type in the Hubble classification of the galaxies. Most are smaller than the spiral galaxies like our own, and they run from type E0, virtually circular, to E7, which are extended types of high eccentricity.

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