Imagine That Astronomers in an Alternate Universe Discover That Galaxies

question 49

Multiple Choice

Imagine that astronomers in an alternate universe discover that galaxies at all distances from the Milky Way have similar luminosities,stellar properties,and structures.Which of the following is most likely to follow in this universe?

• A) The Big Bang did not occur.
• B) Galaxies cannot form new stars.
• C) There is very little obscuring dust between galaxies.
• D) The universe is shaped like a sphere.

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