What Does the Polarization of Starlight Tell Us About the Dust

question 10

Essay

What does the polarization of starlight tell us about the dust grains and the Galaxy?

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Definitions:

Teres Major

A muscle of the upper limb that helps in the rotation and adduction of the arm.

Pectoralis Major

A large chest muscle that contributes to arm flexion, rotation, and adduction.

Supraspinatus

A muscle located in the back of the shoulder that helps lift the arm away from the body.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that stretches to the sides, behind the arm, and is involved in the movement of the shoulder.