Henrietta Leavitt's Discovery Quiz
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What did Henrietta Leavitt discover about variable stars?

  • They are the most luminous stars in the universe
  • They have a direct relationship to the size of our galaxy.
  • They have a direct relationship to the length of time between their brightest and dimmest points. (correct)
  • They are the dimmest stars in the universe

    • What does it take for a scientist to make a discovery?

  • Hard work and tedious research. (correct)
  • A brand new idea or observation.
  • A lot of money and resources.
  • A lot of luck.

    • What did Henrietta Leavitt's discovery allow astronomers to do?

  • Figure out the size of our galaxy. (correct)
  • Measure the distance between stars.
  • Identify the brightest stars in the universe
  • Observe patterns in the darkness.

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