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jho37

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How do astronomers use the Hubble Constant (H0 ) to estimate the age of the universe?
 
  A) The inverse of H0 is the approximate age of the universe.
  B) The age of the universe is about 600 million times H0.
  C) They do not. The age of the universe is unknowable.

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The 400 Keck reflector can see objects 100 times fainter than the 40 Yerkes lens.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

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Answer to Question 2

TRUE


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

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Gracias!

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