The nearest known star is at a distance of about
A)1 light month
B)1 parsec
C)100 parsecs
D)1 arcsecond
E)1 kiloparsec

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The nearest known star is Proxima Centauri, which is located at a distance of about 1.3 parsecs (4.24 light-years) from Earth. Therefore, the best choice is B, as it is the only option that is close to this value. A is too small, C and E are too large, and D is a measure of angular distance, not distance in space.

The Nearest Known Star Is at a Distance of About