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After the Sun, the next nearest star to the Earth is :

The next nearest star to Earth is 'Proxima Centauri'. It is 4.24 light years from the Sun. Its light will take 4.24 years to reach us.

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Which of the following is not a member of the Solar System?

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The distances between the various celestial objects are usually expressed in the unit of:

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Which of the following constellations can be seen in the night sky during the winter season?

A) Orion


B) Ursa Major


C) Leo Major


D) Cassiopeia