A Solar-Type Star Is Observed with an Apparent Magnitude of 12.7.How

question 24

Multiple Choice

A solar-type star is observed with an apparent magnitude of 12.7.How far away is it? Recall that the absolute magnitude of the Sun is 4.7.

• A)10 parsec
• B)40 parsecs
• C)400 parsecs
• D)1000 parsecs

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