Multiple Choice
The luminosity class of a star tells an astronomer
A) whether the star is close to us or far away
B) whether or not the star is surrounded by planets
C) whether the star is a supergiant, a giant, or a main-sequence star
D) how long ago the star formed
E) none of the above
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