How do stars move inside of ellipticals?
A) They move along random orbits.
B) They all circulate in the same direction with little variation.
C) They all circulate in the same direction, but with some variation in velocities.
D) They move on mostly vertical orbits.

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Stars in elliptical galaxies move along random orbits, unlike the more orderly rotation seen in spiral galaxies. This randomness contributes to the elliptical shape of these galaxies.

How Do Stars Move Inside of Ellipticals