UNIVERSE LL W/SAPLINGPLUS MULTI SEMESTER
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Chapter 23, Problem 24Q
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The reason that the spiral nebulae could not be a part of the Milky Way Galaxy according to the Hubble law.
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- If we now realize dwarf ellipticals are the most common type of galaxy, why did they escape our notice for so long?arrow_forwardCould the Milky Way ever become an active galaxy? Is it likely to ever be as luminous as a quasar?arrow_forwardWhen comparing two isolated spiral galaxies that have the same apparent brightness, but rotate at different rates, what can you say about their relative luminosity?arrow_forward
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