If a galaxy contains a supernova that at its brightest has an apparent magnitude of +15, how far away is the galaxy? Assume that the absolute magnitude of the supernova is -14. (Hint: Use the magnitude-distance formula: d = 10(mv - My+ Mpc

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If a galaxy contains a supernova that at its brightest has an apparent magnitude of +15, how far away is the galaxy? Assume that the absolute magnitude of the supernova is -14.
Hint: Use the magnitude-distance formula: d = 10(mv - My + 5)/5
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Transcribed Image Text:If a galaxy contains a supernova that at its brightest has an apparent magnitude of +15, how far away is the galaxy? Assume that the absolute magnitude of the supernova is -14. Hint: Use the magnitude-distance formula: d = 10(mv - My + 5)/5 Mpc
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The apparent magnitude of the supernova, mv =+15The absolute magnitude of the supernova, Mv  =-14

 

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