To an Astronomer, What Is a "Standard Candle

question 15

Multiple Choice

To an astronomer, what is a "standard candle"?

• A) standard light source that is placed in a telescope, with which the brightness of stars and other objects can be compared
• B) galaxy whose redshift has been measured accurately
• C) object whose absolute magnitude or intrinsic brightness is known
• D) accurately defined brightness scale for stars and galaxies, such as the magnitude scale

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