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Voyager 1 is now about 125 astronomical units (AU) from Earth, continuing to record its environment as it approaches the limits of our Solar System. a. How far away is Voyager $1,$ in kilometers? b. How long does it take observational data to come back to us from Voyager $1 ?$ c. How does Voyager $l$ 's distance from Earth compare with that of the nearest star (other than the Sun)?

          Voyager 1 is now about 125 astronomical units (AU) from Earth, continuing to record its environment as it approaches the limits of our Solar System.
a. How far away is Voyager $1,$ in kilometers?
b. How long does it take observational data to come back to us from Voyager $1 ?$
c. How does Voyager $l$ 's distance from Earth compare with that of the nearest star (other than the Sun)?

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08/16/2023

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Voyager 1 is now about 125 astronomical units (AU) from Earth, continuing to record its environment as it approaches the limits of our Solar System. a. How far away is Voyager $1,$ in kilometers? b. How long does it take observational data to come back to us from Voyager $1 ?$ c. How does Voyager $l$ 's distance from Earth compare with that of the nearest star (other than the Sun)?

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