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darbym82

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Which star shows the least motion in the northern sky over the course of an hour?
 
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The Tully-Fisher relation allows us to determine the distance to the most distant galaxies.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Polaris, the North Star, lies within a degree of the celestial pole, and does not move noticeably with the naked eye over an entire night.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE



darbym82

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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