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Star X has an apparent magnitude of 3, and star Y has an apparent magnitude of 8. How do they compare in observed brightness?
A) Star X is 100 times brighter than star Y.      B) Star X is 5 times brighter than star Y.
C) Star Y is 5 times brighter than star X.      D) Star Y is 100 times brighter than star X.
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The Essential Cosmic Perspective


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