A spherical “bulge” of stars illuminates the center of the Sombrero Galaxy (M104) in this
visible-light portrait captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
visible-light portrait captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA/Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)
It depends on the galaxy. Many large galaxies contain a central concentration of bright stars. Other galaxies have extremely luminous cores because a central supermassive black hole is consuming matter and radiating energy.
