After the Sun, the Next Nearest Star to Us Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

After the Sun, the next nearest star to us is approximately ________ away.

• A) 8 light-seconds
• B) 80 light-minutes
• C) 40 light-hours
• D) 4 light-years
• E) 200 light-years

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