In a spectroscopic binary, the star whose lines shift the most weighs the most.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Mass transfer will almost always occur for spectroscopic and eclipsing binaries.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3How does the modern value of Hubble's constant compare to Hubble's original published value?
A) They are very similar.
B) The modern value is about 7 times lower than the original value.
C) The modern value is about 7 times higher than the original value.
D) The modern value is about 700 times lower than the original value.
E) The modern value is about 700 times higher than the original value.
Question 4Jupiter rotates about ten minutes faster at its equator than it does at its poles.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Which method of astronomical measurement is the precise measurement of brightness?
A) spectroscopy
B) photography
C) astrometry
D) photometry
E) interferometry
Question 6Why do we feel type O and B stars are poor candidates for extraterrestrial life?
A) They do not have a habitable Zone.
B) They don't produce enough yellow light.
C) Their lifetime is too short.
D) They don't produce a planetary system.
E) Their habitable zone lies too close to the star.
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