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A star in our galaxy, Luyten, is 8.80 light-years away. That is, it takes 8.80 years for the light it emits to reach Earth. How far away is it in meters?

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Distance from a Star

A star in our galaxy, Luyten, is 8.80 light-years away. That is, it takes 8.80 years for the light it emits to reach Earth. How far away is it in meters? ...

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