Which of the Following Is NOT a Possible Reason That

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a possible reason that Sirius was recorded as red between100 B.C. and 200 A.D., even though it is now seen as blue white?

• A)Sirius A evolved from a red giant to a blue white star.
• B)The companion white dwarf, Sirius B, was a bright red giant during those years.
• C)There was a mistake made and propagated by scribes who copied the records.
• D)There was a galactic dust cloud that passed between Sirius and us.

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