Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Cengage Learning® Star appears to be here Actual position of star ★ Star When looking up at stars in the night sky, which statement is correct? All stars appear where you see them in the sky All stars have their light bent, so they are not where they appear Stars directly above you appear where they are, otherwise they are not where they appear
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Transcribed Image Text:Cengage Learning® Star appears to be here Actual position of star ★ Star When looking up at stars in the night sky, which statement is correct? All stars appear where you see them in the sky All stars have their light bent, so they are not where they appear Stars directly above you appear where they are, otherwise they are not where they appear
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