The range of diameters and luminosities displayed by elliptical galaxies is ____.
A) similar to the range of spirals, and smaller than spiral galaxies on average
B) similar to the range of spirals, and about the same as spiral galaxies on average
C) similar to the range of spirals, and larger than spiral galaxies on average
D) wider than the range for spirals, extending to much larger sizes than spiral galaxies
E) wider than the range for spirals, extending to much smaller sizes than spiral galaxies

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Elliptical galaxies display a wider range of diameters and luminosities than spiral galaxies, extending to much larger sizes than spiral galaxies. This includes both very large and very bright galaxies, as well as smaller ones, making their range wider than that of spirals.

The Range of Diameters and Luminosities Displayed by Elliptical Galaxies