elliptical galaxy
noun
: a galaxy that has a generally elliptical shape and that has no apparent internal structure or spiral arms
called also elliptical
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In the middle is an elliptical galaxy belonging to a cluster called SMACSJ0028.2-7537.
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Being sites of intense star formation, the rings have been interpreted as evidence that Andromeda collided with its smaller neighboring elliptical galaxy M32 more than 200 million years ago.
—Miguel Claro, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The long lane of dark dust coming from elliptical galaxy NGC 3561B may be feeding the bright blue star-forming area on the base of the guitar.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
An elliptical galaxy and a spiral galaxy appear as one celestial body as a result of the effects of mass on spacetime, the fabric of the universe.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Being sites of intense star formation, the rings have been interpreted as evidence that Andromeda collided with its smaller neighboring elliptical galaxy M32 more than 200 million years ago.
—Miguel Claro, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The long lane of dark dust coming from elliptical galaxy NGC 3561B may be feeding the bright blue star-forming area on the base of the guitar.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 Apr. 2025
An elliptical galaxy and a spiral galaxy appear as one celestial body as a result of the effects of mass on spacetime, the fabric of the universe.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Elliptical galaxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elliptical%20galaxy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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