Multiple Choice
Alpha Centauri is a famous star because it is one of the closest stars to earth (other than the sun of course) .Where would you look in the night sky for Alpha Centauri?
A) RA 15hr 30min; D 56 degrees
B) Look for the second brightest star in the constellation Alpha.
C) Look for Hydra,then to the right for Hercules,and it will be half way between.
D) Look for the brightest star in the constellation Centaurus.
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