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An inhabitant of a planet orbiting the star Betelgeuse observes the flash from the first nuclear weapon on Earth,exploded in July 1945.If this extraterrestrial being were to send a signal to Earth immediately to confirm this sighting by exploding a bomb of equivalent brightness,and astronomers on Earth were watching his planet,when would they expect to see the flash?


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Brachiocephalic Vein

A large vein in the upper chest that transports deoxygenated blood from the upper limbs, neck, and head to the heart.

External Jugular Vein

A vein located on the outside of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, draining blood from the face, neck, and scalp into the subclavian vein.

Anterior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.

Cephalic Vein

A large vein running along the outer side of the arm from the hand to the shoulder, often used for intravenous injections or blood draw.

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