The Distance of a Star from the Earth Can Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

The distance of a star from the earth can be found

• A)only if it is part of a double-star system.
• B)by comparing its intrinsic and apparent brightnesses.
• C)from its color.
• D)from its position in the HR diagram.

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