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Explain how a standard candle in a distant galaxy can be used to determine the distance of the galaxy from an observer.
Practise the full question →State what is meant by the luminosity of a star.
Practise the full question →Determine: the distance d of the galaxy from the Earth
Practise the full question →Determine a value for the luminosity L of the Sun. Give a unit with your answer.
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