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What are elliptical galaxies mostly made of?

What are elliptical galaxies mostly made of?
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What are elliptical galaxies mostly made of?

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E0 ellipticals are nearly circular, while E7s are very stretched out. Elliptical galaxies are made up of mostly old stars, and do not have much gas and dust. There is very little new star formation in these galaxies.

Mostly made of old stars
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Elliptical galaxy are mostly made up of old stars!
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