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A star whose absolute magnitude M is +2.2 is seen to have an apparent magnitude when viewed from the Earth of +5.2. According to the equation in Astronomer's Toolbox 11-3, Comins and Kaufmann, Discovering the Universe, 7th Ed., how far away is the star?
   A)  40 pc    B)  12.3 pc    C)  130 pc    D)  3/5, or 0.6 pc
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It's correct Smiling Face with Open Mouth
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