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justinmsk

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If the density is less than critical, which fate of the universe awaits us?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The star Arcturus shows a large proper motion, almost perpendicular to the galactic plane. What Population might we assume it belongs to, and why?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Gravity cannot slow the expansion enough, and the universe will be open and expand forever.

Answer to Question 2

It might be an older Population II star, because of its comet-like motion cutting across the galactic disk.





 

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