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the sun is a star and it isthecloseststar to the earth, not Polaris

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Why Polaris is considered to be very satisficant star even through its not the brightest star in earth sky?

Polaris is considered to be a very sanctification star is because it is closer to the north celestial pole. This is the brightest star in the earth's sky.


Why does the sun seem to be the brightest star?

It seems to be the brightest because it is the nearest to the earth.


Is Polaris the brightest star?

No. The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius.


Why is polaris the brightest star?

The question cannot be answered because it is based on a false premise that Polaris is the brightest star.


Why isn't Polaris the brightest star?

How bright a star appears depends on how bright it is and how far away it is. While, on the whole Polaris is a very bright star it is also very far away, at least 350 light years, which makes it appear dimmer. The brightest star in the night sky is Sirius, one of the closest stars to Earth at only 8.6 light years. The brightest star overall, as viewed from Earth, is the sun, which is a quarter of a million times closer to us than the next nearest star.


Is the north star brighter than Sirius?

No. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Polaris is much farther down the list.


Which star is the brightest deneb or polaris?

deneb


What class of stars is polaris in?

Polaris is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor.


Witch constellation's brightest star is Polaris?

Polaris is in the constellation Small Bear (Ursa Minor). I didn't check whether it actually is the brightest star in that constellation.


Which star is in the north star?

The North star is called Polaris. Polaris is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. It is not the brightest star in the night sky; that title goes to Sirius, in Canis Major. Polaris has 2 companion stars: Polaris AB and Polaris B. It's spectral type is F7 Ib-II SB.


Which star is located in the little dipper?

Polaris, also known as the North Star, is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, which is commonly known as the Little Dipper. Polaris is an important navigational star because it approximately aligns with the Earth's axis of rotation.


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.