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LMC Distance Discrepancy

July 1, 2003
By Dr. Hugh Ross

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Astronomers suggest a resolution to a small discrepancy in the distance to the Large Magellanic Cloud. This resolution bolsters the cornerstone of the extragalactic distance scale which in turn provides a more consistent big bang creation model.

M. Salaris, et al, “The Distance to the Large Magellanic Cloud Cluster NGC 1866 and the Surrounding Field,” Astrophysical Journal, 588 (2003), pp. 801-804

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Dr. Hugh Ross

Reasons to Believe emerged from my passion to research, develop, and proclaim the most powerful new reasons to believe in Christ as Creator, Lord, and Savior and to use those new reasons to reach people for Christ. Read more about Dr. Hugh Ross.