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Chapter 18, Problem 27E
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The method how the distance to a star cluster can be determined which contains Cepheid variables.
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.Suppose you are looking at H-R diagrams of two similar star clusters. The most luminous main
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sequence stars in the Morel cluster. What can you conclude?
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QUESTION 10
Which of the following Cepheid variable stars would appear to be the brightest from Earth?
A Cepheid variable star that is 10,000 times as luminous as the sun.
A Cepheid variable star with a period of 10 days.
A Cepheid variable star with a period of 3 days.
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why are Cepheid variable stars good distance indicators? What about
supernovae?
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