The One Component of the Material of the Milky Way

question 28

Multiple Choice

The one component of the material of the Milky Way Galaxy that prevents us from seeing and photographing the galactic center at optical wavelengths is

• A) very cold hydrogen gas.
• B) the glare of light from nearby stars.
• C) interstellar dust.
• D) hot hydrogen gas.

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