Elliptical galaxies are the most abundant type of galaxies found in the universe. However, because of their age and dim qualities, they are frequently outshone by younger, brighter collection of stars. Elliptical galaxies lack the swirling arms of their more well-known siblings, spiral galaxies. read more
Elliptical galaxies are formed through the merger of two or more smaller galaxies such as spiral galaxies like our own Milky Way. It is generally accepted that the closest major galaxy to us, the Andromeda Galaxy, is on a collision course with the Milky Way. read more