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ETearle

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What are two advantages of CCDs over photographic films for astronomy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Cepheids are good examples of cataclysmic variable stars.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

CCDs are much more light efficient, can capture much fainter objects in a given exposure, and yield digital images that are instantly displayed without having to be developed.

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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