If RR Lyrae Stars in a Globular Cluster Had an Apparent

question 17

Multiple Choice

If RR Lyrae stars in a globular cluster had an apparent magnitude of 12 and an absolute magnitude of 0.5,what would the globular cluster's distance be?

• A) 6,500 light-years
• B) 7,200 light-years
• C) 8,300 light-years
• D) 9,400 light-years

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