The Hipparcos Satellite Was Capable of Measuring Parallaxes to ________

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Hipparcos satellite was capable of measuring parallaxes to ________ stars.

• A) all of the Milky Way galaxy's 400 billion
• B) 200 million
• C) 120,000
• D) 1,500
• E) 116

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Definitions:

Lacteal

Small lymphatic vessels located in the villi of the small intestine, responsible for absorbing dietary fats.

Intestinal Lymphatic Capillary

Tiny, lymph-filled capillaries within the intestinal villi that absorb dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins.

Hernia

A projection of a part from its normal location.

Protrusion

Something that sticks out from a surface, often as a result of a disease or injury, or is prominent.