What is so special about Type Ia supernova that make them good distance indicators?

A: they are formed from the death of the most massive stars.
B: they are only seen in the distant universe and not nearby.
C: their low temperatures prevent the Hubble Space Telescope overheating from bright light sources.
D: their luminosities are known.
E: they give rise to very large debris that can be seen at large distances.


Ans: D: their luminosities are known.

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