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elliptical galaxy [ə′lip·tə·kəl ′gal·ik·sē] (astronomy) A galaxy whose overall shape ranges from a spheroid to an ellipsoid, without any noticeable structural features. Also known as E galaxy; spheroidal galaxy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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After learning about the new supernovas, Immler encouraged researchers to reexamine other elliptical galaxies that have undergone recent mergers. There were the familiar spiral and elliptical galaxies and some irregular shapes previously recognized. Allen of Stanford University used NASA's Chandra X-Ray Observatory to look at nine supermassive black holes, which are older than quasars and lie at the centers of nearby giant elliptical galaxies. |
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