Suppose Astronomers Were Able to Detect Radio Signals from an Intelligent

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Multiple Choice

Suppose astronomers were able to detect radio signals from an intelligent civilization in the Coma cluster of galaxies. If they were to send a message to this civilization, how long would it take to get a reply?

• A) 600 million years
• B) 150 million years
• C) 75 million years
• D) 300 million years

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