How Do We Measure The Size Of The Milky Way? [Solved]

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How Do We Measure The Size Of The Milky Way? [Solved]

Using pulsating variables to estimate distances In some circumstances, astronomers can use individual stars as standard candles to measure distances across the galaxy. A “standard candle” is simply an object of known luminosity.

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Introductory Astronomy: Size Scale of the Milky Way

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