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Our sun is not the brightest star in the universe. It only appears brighter because it is much close than any other star. The brightest star as it appears in the sky is Sirius.

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What is the brightest star in the universe?

As the question specifies brightness, the brightest star in the Universe is our Sun - because it is the closest star to us. The most luminous star is another question: See related question.


Apart from the sun which is the brightest star seen on earth?

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Why sun apparently the brightest star to earth?

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How is Sirius not the brightest star in the sky?

Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, but the brightest overall is the sun.


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How hot is the brightest star?

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Why is the sun in the brightest star you see?

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What star has the brightest apparent magnitude as seen from earth?

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Is our sun is the brightest star?

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