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    What Is the Implication If the Distance to the Nearest
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What Is the Implication If the Distance to the Nearest

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What is the implication if the distance to the nearest star is 4.2 light-years?


A) The star is 4.2 million AU away.
B) The light we see left the star 4.2 years ago.
C) The star must be very old.
D) The star must be very young.

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