Parallax of a Nearby Star Is Used to Estimate Its

question 25

Multiple Choice

Parallax of a nearby star is used to estimate its

• A) distance from Earth.
• B) apparent magnitude.
• C) physical size or diameter.
• D) surface temperature.

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