-Refer to the H-R diagram.How would the H-R diagram of a more distant star cluster look different?
A)The points would shift down, because all of the stars would have larger apparent magnitudes.
B)The points would shift to the right, because all of the stars would appear to be cooler.
C)The points would shift up, because all of the stars would have smaller apparent magnitudes.
D)The points would shift to the left, because all of the stars would appear to be hotter.

Question

-Refer to the H-R diagram.How would the H-R diagram of a more distant star cluster look different?
A)The points would shift down, because all of the stars would have larger apparent magnitudes. 
B)The points would shift to the right, because all of the stars would appear to be cooler. 
C)The points would shift up, because all of the stars would have smaller apparent magnitudes. 
D)The points would shift to the left, because all of the stars would appear to be hotter.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The apparent magnitude of stars increases (becomes dimmer) with distance, causing the points to shift down on the H-R diagram.

-Refer to the H-R Diagram