Multiple Choice
If Vega is apparent magnitude zero, and Deneb first magnitude, then
A) Vega must be 2.5× hotter than Deneb.
B) Deneb must be a main sequence star, and Vega a giant.
C) Vega is about 100× brighter than Deneb.
D) Deneb is one magnitude brighter than Vega.
E) Vega is 2.5× brighter than Deneb.
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