Table 2-1

-Refer to Table 2-1. Which star in the table would not be visible to the unaided eye of an observer on Earth
A)α Cet
B)α Cma
C)Nim
D)ρ Per
E)δ Dra

Question

Table 2-1
 
-Refer to Table 2-1. Which star in the table would not be visible to the unaided eye of an observer on Earth
A)α Cet 
B)α Cma 
C)Nim 
D)ρ Per 
E)δ Dra

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nim has an apparent magnitude of 8.4, which is beyond the limit of what can be seen with the unaided eye. The other stars in the table have apparent magnitudes below 6.5, which is generally considered the limit for naked-eye visibility.

Table 2-1 -Refer to Table 2-1. Which Star in the Table Would