Which Objects Are NOT Used as "Standard Candles" for Distance

question 261

Multiple Choice

Which objects are NOT used as "standard candles" for distance measurement to distant galaxies?

• A) globular clusters
• B) hot white dwarfs
• C) supernova explosions
• D) Cepheid variables

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