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October 4th 04, 08:23 AM
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Listen up, you may win a prize if you get this right!!!
Question 1:
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What is the *second* *reddest* star in the entire night sky to shine
above fifth magnitude? Is it:-
A. Mu Cephei (William Herschel's "Garnet Star")
B. The variable star CE Tauri
C. The red supergiant Antares
D. None of these
Answer: D
No, have another go.
By "above fifth magnitude" do you mean = 4, or = 6?
I mean 5 ... brighter than magnitude 5...
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