Chapter 22: Problem 1
Why must the star responsible for an HII region be a hot star rather than a cool star?
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Chapter 22: Problem 1
Why must the star responsible for an HII region be a hot star rather than a cool star?
These are the key concepts you need to understand to accurately answer the question.
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