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Which kind of object is the best standard candle for measuring distances to extremely distant galaxies?
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Which kind of object is the best standard candle for measuring distances to extremely distant galaxies?

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white dwarf supernovae

Step-by-step explanation;

  • A white dwarf supernovae is caused by carbon fusion starting, the carbon fuses all at once causing an explosion. A white dwarf supernovae happens when an object with very little hydrogen in its outer layer collapses so, there is little or no hydrogen absorption in the spectrum.
  • A massive star supernovae typically has a fair amount of hydrogen left in its envelope, or at least in its immediate surroundings.
  • White dwarf supernovae is used as a standard candle. By comparing the known luminosity of the standard candles to its observed brightness, the distance to the object can be computed using universe-square law.
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