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tichca

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In July 2011, the Dawn probe entered orbit around
 
  A) the comet Wild.
  B) the asteroid Ida.
  C) the asteroid Ceres.
  D) the asteroid Gaspra.
  E) the asteroid Vesta.

Question 2

Consider the following statement, and explain whether or not it is sensible: When I looked into the dark fissure of the Milky Way with my binoculars, I saw what must have been a cluster of distant galaxies.
 
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Answer to Question 1

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This statement does not make sense because we cannot see through the band of light we call the Milky Way to external galaxies; the dark fissure is gas and dust blocking our view.





 

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