Which of the Following Environments Would Allow Astronomers to Produce

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environments would allow astronomers to produce an HR diagram that includes all phases of stellar evolution for stars with a wide range of masses?

• A) an open cluster of stars that formed less than 10⁶ years ago
• B) a globular cluster of stars that formed 10¹⁰ years ago
• C) an open cluster of stars that formed 10¹⁰ years ago
• D) a galactic center field with a mixture of ages

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