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The Cosmic Distance Ladder — Quiz

Question 1 • Earth and Space Science

An observed galaxy has a redshift of 0.006 What is the best estimate of its distance?

Answer
A
between 2 times 10 to the 8th power and 1 times 10 to the 9th power light years
B
less than 2 times 10 to the 8th power light years
C
greater than 5 times 10 to the 9th power light years
D
between 2 point 5 times 10 to the 9th power and 3 point 0 times 10 to the 10th power light years
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