Multiple Choice
The star Wolf 1061 has a parallax of 2.34 arc seconds, while the star Ross 652 has a parallax of 1.70 arc seconds. What can you correctly conclude?
A) Ross 652 must have a larger proper motion than Wolf 1061.
B) Wolf 1061 must have a larger proper motion than Ross 652.
C) Both stars are outside the Milky Way galaxy.
D) Wolf 1061 is closer to Earth than Ross 652.
E) Ross 652 is closer to Earth than Wolf 1061.
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