If an Astronomer Finds an Object at a Distance of 6.8

question 313

Multiple Choice

If an astronomer finds an object at a distance of 6.8 au from Earth, what is the object MOST likely to be?

• A) star in our Galaxy
• B) distant galaxy
• C) artificial satellite orbiting Earth
• D) comet in our solar system

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