Astronomy Today Volume 2: Stars and Galaxies (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134566214
Author: Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 9MC
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The correct option, from the following options, that a smaller Earth will result in, using the Figure
(a) A smaller parallax angle.
(b) A shorter distance measured to the object.
(c) A larger apparent displacement.
(d) Stars appearing closer together.
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