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The first stars to form in our galaxy
 
  a. had circular orbits.
  b. had highly elongated elliptical orbits.
  c. were population I stars.
  d. all had orbits in the same plane.
  e. formed the galactic clusters we see today.

Question 2

Describe the measurements needed to determine the orbit of a visual binary star.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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

b

Answer to Question 2

Measure the positions of the two stars over the course of many years to map the orbits, then determine the orbital period.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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