- Small galaxies: Dwarf galaxies, which are among the smallest galaxies, may contain only a few million or even just a few hundred thousand stars.
- Large galaxies: On the other hand, large spiral galaxies like our own Milky Way can contain hundreds of billions or even trillions of stars.
- Elliptical galaxies: Giant elliptical galaxies, which are typically larger and more massive than spiral galaxies, can also contain trillions of stars.
Therefore, the average number of stars in a galaxy can range from a few million to trillions, with most galaxies falling somewhere in between these extremes.
