Answer to Question #173603 in Astronomy | Astrophysics for ANJU JAYACHANDRAN

Astronomy | Astrophysics

Question #173603

1. a) Express the distances of the stars Sirius A and Antares from the Earth in light years.

Expert's answer

Distance from the Earth to the Sirius A is 8.611 light years.

Distance from the Earth to the Antates is 554.5 light years.

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