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mynx

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on: Jul 27, 2018
What is the smallest of the Galilean moons? Why is it then the brightest?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following is always true about images captured with X-ray telescopes?
 
  A) They are always very pretty.
  B) They are always shown with colors that are not the true colors of the objects that were photographed.
  C) They always have very high angular resolution.
  D) They show us light with extremely long wavelengths compared to the wavelengths of visible light.
  E) They always are made with adaptive optics.


ttt030911

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Europa has a very young, bright ice crust that reflects light well.

Answer to Question 2

B


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