Harlow Shapley Concluded That the Sun Was Not in the Center

question 75

Multiple Choice

Harlow Shapley concluded that the Sun was not in the center of the Milky Way Galaxy by

• A)looking at the shape of the "milky band" across the sky.
• B)mapping the distribution of stars in the galaxy.
• C)mapping the distribution of globular clusters in the galaxy.
• D)mapping the distribution of gas clouds in the spiral arms.
• E)looking at other nearby spiral galaxies.

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Definitions:

Septum

A partition separating two chambers, such as in the heart or nose, that is typically made of muscle or bone.

Anterior Nares

The technical term for the nostrils, which are the external openings of the nasal cavity.

Rhinorrhea

The medical term for a runny nose, characterized by the excessive discharge of mucus from the nose.

Rhinovirus

A genus of viruses that is a predominant cause of the common cold, characterized by symptoms like sore throat, runny nose, and cough.