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If a galaxy contains a supernova that at its brightest has an apparent magnitude of 17,...

If a galaxy contains a supernova that at its brightest has an apparent magnitude of 17, how far away is the galaxy? Assume that the absolute magnitude of the supernova is -19. (Hint: See Reasoning with Numbers 13-2.)

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 13