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Polaris A is a white supergiant.
Cameron Sanford
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∙ 8y agoPolaris is actually a cluster of stars close together; one of which is a giant star, the others are dwarfs.
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∙ 13y agoPolaris is a well known cepheid variable and as such is a member of a class of pulsating variable stars.
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∙ 8y agoNo. Polaris is a system of three stars, all of which are larger than the sun.
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∙ 13y agoPolaris is about 7.5 times larger than the Sun.
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∙ 13y agoI hope if you know enough to use the term "Main Sequence" as it relates to stars, their formation and life, you know the answer?
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Robert
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∙ 13y agoPolaris is a not the brightest star in the sky, but that is because we are very far away from it. If you were to visit Polaris, you would find it would be even brighter than the Sun
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∙ 12y agoPolaris is a star.
Gabby Williams
Is a Polaris star or Pollux star bigger
Yesh Siva
I think it's pollux
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Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
because polaris a star
Which star is cooler and many times brighter than Earth's Sun?
The Sextopia star
The apparent visual magnitude of a star is 7.3?
That object is easily visible with a pair of binoculars. A star's apparent brightness is exactly 100 times less than another star if its apparent magnitude is +5 greater. So, the star of magnitude 7.3 appears 100 times fainter than a star of magnitude 2.3. (Polaris is a bit brighter than magnitude 2.3).
What is another word for the North Star?
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
What star do people think shines brighter than Sirius?
I'm not too sure what other people think. I know that the Sun shines brighter than Sirius.
Is the north star brighter than Sirius?
No. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Polaris is much farther down the list.
Why is the north star so much brighter than other stars?
The north star, otherwise know as Polaris, is brighter than many other stars because it is much closer and perhaps larger than many other stars.
Is Sirius brighter than Polaris?
As seen from Earth, yes, Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. In terms of actual brightness, no.
What is a brighter star?
A star that is brighter than another.
Is Polaris brighter than other stars?
Look up in the sky and you will see. Polaris is actually quite dim, compared to other stars and planets. Even at it's dimmest, Mars is brighter than Polaris.
Why does pole star appear larger and brighter than other stars?
It doesn't. A lot of stars seem larger and brighter than it. In fact, Polaris is the 49th-brightest star in the sky. To us, it is not a particularly bright star. It is important because it seems to be still as other stars rotate around it.
Star A is a first magnitude star. Star B is a sixth magnitude star. Which star is brighter and by how much?
A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.
Why does Sirius star look brighter than alpha centauri star?
Because it actuall IS brighter.
How can you tell if a star is brighter than another?
The star might be closer to the Earth, or it is just brighter than the others. :D
Which star is brighter Betelgeuse or Rigel?
Rigel is brighter than Betelgeuse.
Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
because polaris a star
Why does star Sirius appear brighter than star pollux?
While Pollux is actually brighter than Sirius, Sirius appears brighter because it is several times closer.
