How do astronomers create three-dimensional maps of the universe?

A) through the comparison of computer models of galaxy formation with observations
B) by using a galaxy's position on the sky and its redshift to determine its distance along the line of sight
C) by carefully measuring the parallax of each galaxy
D) by interpreting the peculiar velocities of each galaxy
E) by using a galaxy's position on the sky and its brightness as a measure of distance along the line of sight


B

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