A List of Four Stars and Their Apparent Magnitudes Is

question 175

Multiple Choice

A list of four stars and their apparent magnitudes is given.Which star looks brightest when viewed from Earth?

• A) Tau Ceti m = +3.49
• B) Alpha Centauri B m = 1.34
• C) Barnard's star m = +9.53
• D) 61 Cygni A m = +5.21

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