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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 27, 2018
The true masses of a spectroscopic binary cannot be found by astronomers.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When you measure distances to stars via parallax, it is better to use kilometers or Astronomical Units as the unit of distance.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Heffejeff

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

True

Answer to Question 2

False


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

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Wow, this really help

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