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Brightnest is a factor of luminousity and distance as seen from Earth. (Apparent magnitude)

  • Vega - 0.03.
  • Betelgeuse: 0.42

So Betelgeuse is brighter as viewed from Earth.

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Q: Which star is brighter Vega or Betelgeuse?
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