Rigel Has an Apparent Magnitude of + 0

question 39

Multiple Choice

Rigel has an apparent magnitude of + 0.18 and Betelgeuse an apparent magnitude of +0.45. What can you conclude from this?

• A) Rigel is brighter than Betelgeuse.
• B) Betelgeuse must be closer to Earth.
• C) Betelgeuse is brighter than Rigel.
• D) Rigel must be closer to Earth.
• E) Both stars are brighter than the full moon.

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