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JJarmon
Dec 10, 2006, 08:58 PM
Do elliptical systems show evidence of resolution into stars?

Starman
Dec 10, 2006, 09:57 PM
Do elliptical systems show evidence of resolution into stars?

Yes. In fact, some contain globular clusters. Here is an image of one [M110 (or NGC 205)] that clearly shows its constituent stars.

http://www.seds.org/messier/more/m110_more.html

BTW
This question belongs in the astronomy forum.