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    A Star Has an Absolute Magnitude M = 1
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A Star Has an Absolute Magnitude M = 1

Question 83

Question 83

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A star has an absolute magnitude M = 1.69 and an apparent magnitude m = 1.04. How far away is this star?


A) 24.2 ly
B) 43.2 ly
C) 59.7 ly
D) 160.2 ly

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