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Question 2 • PARTA - EOP: PGCPS BIOGEOCHEM CR (FALL2026) - 798113

Which star on this diagram is the most similar to the Sun in luminosity and temperature?

Answer
A
Vega
B
Altair
C
Centauri A
D
Proxima Centauri

Explanation

Centauri A is most similar to the Sun in both luminosity and temperature: it is a Sun-like star with comparable brightness and surface temperature. Vega and Altair are hotter, while Proxima Centauri is much cooler and dimmer.

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