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lracut11

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Does a planetary nebula have anything to do with planets? Explain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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A historical science: Scientists in many fields can test their hypotheses by proposing and carrying out experiments in which they can change variables in a controlled fashion.
 
  Astronomers, however, cannot adjust the properties of the objects they study. In what sense, then, can astronomers still conduct experiments?



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Answer to Question 1

While these nebulae expelled by highly evolved red giants might look like greenish disks in some cases, they have nothing to do with planets.

Answer to Question 2

Astronomers can see how well their ideas match existing data, and can make predictions for the outcome of future observations.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Excellent

 

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