Elliptical Galaxy

An elliptical galaxy is classified as having little or no angular momentum, little or no interstellar matter, no young stars, and very little open star clusters. The yellow-red color at the center of the previous image indicates that the stars are old, (Population II), and have systems of globular clusters. The stars were simply attracted to each other by gravity and stayed there, in a shape that has become known an elliptical galaxy.
    The size of these space "footballs" vary from eight thousand light years across, to over two million light years in diameter with over a trillion stars. These galaxies are the most diverse in size, as well as in shape. The diversity of the noted shapes is from (almost) perfect circles to extremely elongated ovals. Below is an image of M32.