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Elliptical galaxy
/ɪlˈɪptɪkəl ɡˈalɐksˌi/
/ɪlˈɪptɪkəl ɡˈælɐksi/Elliptical galaxy
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a type of galaxy characterized by its smooth, nearly featureless brightness profile and ellipsoidal shape, lacking significant spiral arms or disk-like structures
elliptical galaxy
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Dwarf galaxies are smaller galaxies with fewer stars and less mass compared to larger spiral or elliptical galaxies.
