Valencia College Bright Star Procyon in the Eastern Horizon Discussion

nswer the two questions below, after reviewing Chapters 1-4 in the textbook and the corresponding study materials. Make sure that you give your answer in a clear and well-reasoned manner, providing necessary explanation on how did you come up with it. Please first post your initial thread by Thu, then please reply to the posts of at least 3 peers by Sun. In order to reply, click on the peer’s thread first, then click reply.

Question 1: On December 1 at 10:00 P.M., the bright star Procyon will just be rising on the eastern horizon. When would this star rise on Christmas Day (24 days later)? Here are some possible options:

A) 11:36 P.M.; B) 8:24 P.M.; C) 9:36 P.M.; D) 10 P.M.

Question 2: The Sun’s spectrum peaks in the yellow-green region (i.e., this region is the most intense part of its spectrum). The spectrum of the star Rigel peaks in the short-wavelength end of the visible spectrum. Compared with the Sun, Rigel is:

A) cooler and redder; B) cooler and whiter; C) hotter and redder; D) hotter and whiter.

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