Multiple Choice
Why is the Coma cluster of galaxies a favorite among astronomers?
A) The Coma cluster is the cluster in which the Milky Way Galaxy is situated.
B) The Coma cluster contains two quasars.
C) The Coma cluster is the rich, regular cluster nearest Earth.
D) The Coma cluster is the rich, irregular cluster nearest Earth.
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