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captainjonesify

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An astronomer would find a type Ia supernova in a distant galaxy useful as a(n) ____.
 
  a. spiral tracer
 b. gravitational lens
  c. age calibration
 d. rotation curve
 e. standard candle

Question 2

What is a major selecting factor for astronomers looking to place a telescope atop a mountain?
 
  a. non-turbulent airflow
 b. percentage of tree-coverage
 c. amount of precipitation
 d. the country it is located within
  e. the economics of the location



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micaelaswann

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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

a




captainjonesify

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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