Which of These Properties of a Nearby Star Is Determined

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of these properties of a nearby star is determined by a measurement of stellar parallax?

• A) spectral type and surface temperature
• B) rotation period
• C) apparent magnitude
• D) distance from Earth

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