Star X has a smaller parallax angle than star Y. What can you conclude?
A) Star X is nearer to Earth than star Y.
B) Star X is farther from Earth than star Y.
C) Star X is more luminous than star Y.
D) 10 Star X is less luminous than star Y.
E) Star X is smaller in radius than star Y.
B) Star X is farther from Earth than star Y.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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