Astronomers Measure Stellar Distances in Three Different Units

question 26

Multiple Choice

Astronomers measure stellar distances in three different units. The smallest of these is

• A) the light-year.
• B) the absolute magnitude.
• C) the astronomical unit.
• D) the parsec.

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