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If you observe an object in the universe that is roughly 8 megaparsecs in size, what is the object most likely to be?
A.
elliptical galaxy
B.
irregular galaxy
C.
ultra-compact dwarf galaxy
D.
galaxy group
E.
galaxy cluster

Respuesta :

E. Galaxy Cluster

Explanation:

A galaxy cluster, or cluster of galaxies, is a structure that consists of anywhere from hundreds to thousands of galaxies that are bound together by mutual gravity.

A megaparsec is a million parsecs and there are about 3.3 light years in a mega-parsec. Parsec is rather a natural distance unit for astronomers. The standard abbreviation of a mega-parsec is Mpc.

A parsec is approximately 3.09 x 1016 meters, a megaparsec is about 3.09 x 1022 meters.

Hence, 8 megaparsecs is gigantic size and that can be only of a galaxy cluster consisting of hundreds and thousands of galaxies bounded together.

Keywords: galaxies, parsec, megaparsec, galaxy cluster

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Answer:

(The person above me is correct) The correct answer would be:

E.

galaxy cluster

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