The Star Wolf 1061 Has a Parallax of 2

question 74

Multiple Choice

The star Wolf 1061 has a parallax of 2.34 arcseconds, while the star Ross 652 has a parallaxof 1.70 arcseconds. What can you correctly conclude?

• A)Both stars are outside the Milky Way Galaxy.
• B)Wolf 1061 must have a larger proper motion than Ross 652.
• C)Ross 652 must have a larger proper motion than Wolf 1061.
• D)Ross 652 is closer to Earth than Wolf 1061.
• E)Wolf 1061 is closer to Earth than Ross 652.

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