Cepheid variables are vital for measuring the distances of relatively nearby galaxies. What is the probability of finding a cepheid variable star? State ALL your assumptions

Answer 1

Indicate your specific subject in the "School Subject" box, so those with expertise in the area will respond to the question.

Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "Cepheid variables galaxy distances" to get these possible sources:

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=Cepheid+variables+galaxy+distances&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search. Also see http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/.