What Assumptions Do We Make When We Use the Hubble

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Short Answer

What assumptions do we make when we use the Hubble constant to estimate the distance to a galaxy?

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Definitions:

Rheumatic Fever

An inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated or improperly treated strep throat or scarlet fever.

Grape-Like Clusters

A descriptive term often used in microbiology to describe the appearance of certain bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, when viewed under a microscope.

Staphylococci

A group of bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose, which can cause a range of infections, from minor to life-threatening.

Stain

In microbiology, a solution of a dye or group of dyes that imparts a color to microorganisms.