This graph shows a light curve for a star. What can you conclude from this graph?
A) The star periodically dims and brightens, with a brightness peak about once a year.
B) The star is orbited by a large planet.
C) The star is about 100 times as bright as the Sun.
D) The star is moving alternately toward and away from us.
A) The star periodically dims and brightens, with a brightness peak about once a year.
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