Multiple Choice
Astronomers measure the masses of stars by
A) measuring the star's brightness,temperature,and distance.
B) observing the star's brightness at different wavelengths (colors) .
C) measuring the star's brightness and obtaining its radius using the H-R diagram.
D) observing the motion of two stars in a binary star system.
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