Question

Which of the following are the properties of an elliptical galaxy?

• A. Spiral arms.
• B. Larger and older as compared to the spiral galaxies.
• C. More stars.
• D. Devoid of spiral arms.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

Devoid of spiral arms.

Elliptical galaxies have the shape of an ellipse. Due to such elliptical shape, such galaxies do not have any spiral arms. Elliptical galaxies are larger as well as older than spiral galaxies. Also they have more number of stars.