Which of These Observations Are NOT Used for the Measurement

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which of these observations are NOT used for the measurement of distances to distant galaxies?

• A) Cepheid variable stars
• B) width of the 21-cm H I radio emission line
• C) supernova explosions
• D) brightness and pulsation rates of pulsars

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