The Distinguishing Feature of a Starburst Galaxy Is _

question 93

Multiple Choice

The distinguishing feature of a starburst galaxy is _ .

• A)a very large luminosity compared to the total luminosity of the Milky Way
• B)a rate of star formation that may be 100 or more times greater than that in the Milky Way
• C)strong radio emission from "lobes" of material well outside the visible boundaries of the galaxy
• D)the presence of an unusually large number of binary star systems containing X- ray bursters

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