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If star A is 14.5 times brighter than star B, then what is their magnitude difference?

a. 1.2
b. 2.9
c. 63.1
d. 800
e. 6.2 x 105

Question 2

When can Sirius, a favorite star of the Northern Hemisphere, be observed?

a. during summer
b. during spring
c. all year long
d. during winter
e. during fall

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Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d

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Reply #2 on: Jul 27, 2018

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Reply #3 on: Jul 27, 2018

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