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USAAAO — 2022 First Round
Question 24
Deneb is a very important star in the Northern hemisphere as it is one of the three stars in the Summer Triangle. Deneb (α Cyg) is also the brightest star in the Cygnus constellation. Knowing the following information calculate the distance between Deneb and Albireo (β Cyg). Deneb Albireo Parallax (π) 2.29 mas 7.51 mas Declination (δ) 45 ° 17' 27 ° 57' Right ascension (α) 20h 41min 19h 31min
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USAAAO 2022 First Round. Question text, choices, and answer were transcribed from the official USAAAO exam and solutions PDFs.