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londonang

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Briefly describe the characteristics of an elliptical galaxy.
 
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Question 2

Atoms are mostly empty space.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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amandalm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Elliptical galaxies are rounded shapes that are elliptical (elongated) in cross section. Elliptical galaxies contain old stars. Stars in elliptical galaxies are on randomly oriented, elongated orbits. Elliptical galaxies have very little gas and dust.

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londonang

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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