Figure 23-9: R I V U X G
A Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy This diffuse cloud of stars is a nearby E4 dwarf elliptical called Leo I. It actually orbits the Milky Way at a distance of about 180 kpc (600,000 ly). Leo I is about 1 kpc (3000 ly) in diameter but contains so few stars that you can see through the galaxy’s center.
A Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy This diffuse cloud of stars is a nearby E4 dwarf elliptical called Leo I. It actually orbits the Milky Way at a distance of about 180 kpc (600,000 ly). Leo I is about 1 kpc (3000 ly) in diameter but contains so few stars that you can see through the galaxy’s center.
(NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team [STScI/AURA])