Question
If GAIA’s photometric instrument broke down, what would scientists be less able to measure?
(1 point)
Responses
the distance of stars
the distance of stars
the motions of stars
the motions of stars
the composition of stars
the composition of stars
the speed of stars
the speed of stars
(1 point)
Responses
the distance of stars
the distance of stars
the motions of stars
the motions of stars
the composition of stars
the composition of stars
the speed of stars
the speed of stars
Answers
GPT-4o mini
If GAIA’s photometric instrument broke down, scientists would be less able to measure **the distance of stars**.
GAIA's primary mission includes measuring stellar positions, distances, and motions with high precision, and its photometric measurements are crucial for determining distances through parallax and the use of standard candles.
GAIA's primary mission includes measuring stellar positions, distances, and motions with high precision, and its photometric measurements are crucial for determining distances through parallax and the use of standard candles.