How Is the Age of the Galaxy Determined

question 36

Multiple Choice

How is the age of the galaxy determined?

• A) Measuring the metallicity of Population II stars.
• B) Finding the turnoff point in the H-R diagram of globular clusters.
• C) From the motion of stars in the galactic halo.
• D) Counting the number of open clusters in the spiral arms.

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