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dalyningkenk

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Which of the following is a drawback of using type Ia supernovae for measuring the distance of galaxies?
 
  A) They are not bright enough to be noticed.
  B) They cannot be calibrated.
  C) They are a rare occurrence.
  D) They occur only in spiral galaxies.

Question 2

The Local Group is a _____.
 
  A) rich galaxy cluster
  B) poor galaxy cluster
  C) regular galaxy cluster
  D) spherical galaxy cluster


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HandsomeMarc

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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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