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jwb375

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Astronomers have discovered more planets around other stars than in our Solar System.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Do you think it is possible that a 1-solar-mass horizontal branch star could harbor an advanced civilization? Explain your reasoning.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

A 1-solar-mass horizontal branch star is a late-stage low-mass star, burning helium. Life had time to develop, but it would have had to be very clever, with natural resources and probably a lot of cooperation to persist.


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

daiying98

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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