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What type of galaxies do astronomers believe to be the most common?
 
  a. elliptical
  b. spiral
  c. irregular
  d. Astronomers have no idea which type of galaxy is most common.

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Why is a brown dwarf not considered a star?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

A brown dwarf is an object with a diameter only about the size of Jupiter, and although they are still warm from contraction, they do not generate energy, therefore they are not stars.


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