One would expect the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram of an elliptical galaxy to resemble that of a(n)

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Elliptical galaxies have a population of old, low-mass stars, and a lesser population of intermediate and high-mass stars. This distribution of stars is similar to that of a globular star cluster, which also consists primarily of old, low-mass stars with fewer high-mass stars. Therefore, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram of an elliptical galaxy is expected to resemble that of a globular star cluster.

One Would Expect the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram of an Elliptical Galaxy