Compared with stars in the disk, orbits of stars in the halo
A) are confined to a relatively thin plane.
B) are elliptical, with random orientations.
C) are elliptical, orbiting in the same direction.
D) do not have to be around the galactic center.
E) do not have to pass through the plane of the galaxy.

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Stars in the halo have elliptical orbits with random orientations, unlike disk stars which have more circular orbits confined to a plane.

Compared with Stars in the Disk, Orbits of Stars in the Halo