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Elliptical galaxy

space Maturity 11-13

Some galaxies look like round balls.

IC 1101 in Abell 2029 (hst 06228 03 wfpc2 f702w pc).jpg
IC 1101 in Abell 2029 (hst 06228 03 wfpc2 f702w pc).jpg
They are made of old stars. These stars are red. They do not make many new stars. They are very big and bright. Can you find them in the sky?
Elliptical galaxy IC 2006.jpg
Elliptical galaxy IC 2006.jpg

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