The star γ Phoenecis has an apparent magnitude of 3.4 and an absolute magnitude of -4.6. The North Star (Polaris) has an apparent magnitude of 2.0 and an absolute magnitude of -4.6. Assuming that no light has been absorbed or scattered by interstellar dust, we can say for sure that:
A) both stars are the same distance away from Earth.
B) Polaris appears fainter in our sky than γ Phoenecis.
C) Polaris is closer to Earth than γ Phoenecis.
D) Polaris is farther away from Earth than γ Phoenecis.
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