The Stellar Parallax Limit for Ground-Based Telescopes Is Accurate for Stars

question 13

Multiple Choice

The stellar parallax limit for ground-based telescopes is accurate for stars closer than ____.

• A) 10 parsecs
• B) 50 parsecs
• C) 100 parsecs
• D) 200 parsecs
• E) 500 parsecs

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