A Type Ia supernova is observed and achieves an apparent magnitude of m = 19.89 at peak brightness. The absolute magnitudes of Type Ia supernovae at peak brightness are known to be M=−19. Determine the distance to the supernovae in units of Mpc.
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A Type Ia supernova is observed and achieves an apparent magnitude of m = 19.89 at peak brightness. The absolute magnitudes of Type Ia supernovae at peak brightness are known to be M=−19. Determine the distance to the supernovae in units of Mpc.
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