Why is 21-cm radiation so important to the study of interstellar matter and the Galaxy?
A) It helps locate the galactic core in Sagittarius.
B) Emitted by hydrogen, it passes through interstellar dust and lets us map the entire Galaxy.
C) Emitted by carbon monoxide, it passes through interstellar gas and lets us see places rich inorganic molecules around the Galaxy.
D) It is emitted by most stars, enabling astronomers to map the entire Galaxy.
E) It is emitted only in hot regions of star formation, so the pattern of the spiral arms of theGalaxy can be mapped.
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