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A star the size of our Sun or smaller is too small to become a "Nova", so we can expect that the original brightness of a "nova" star is probably brighter than the Sun; possibly a lot brighter.

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Is climate affected by solar flares?

No. Solar flares are a characteristic of the Sun and other stars, not of planets.No. Solar flares are a characteristic of the Sun and other stars, not of planets.No. Solar flares are a characteristic of the Sun and other stars, not of planets.No. Solar flares are a characteristic of the Sun and other stars, not of planets.


What are blasts of gas from the sun's atmosphere that sometimes forms enormous loops?

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What is the difference between a twelfth magnitude and fifteenth magnitude star?

The main difference is brightness: a twelfth magnitude star is brighter than a fifteenth magnitude star. Magnitude is a logarithmic scale, so each step in magnitude represents a difference in brightness of about 2.5 times. This means a twelfth magnitude star is approximately 12.5 times brighter than a fifteenth magnitude star.


Why must astronmers figure out a star's distance to calculate it's actual brightness?

For the same real brightness, at a larger distance it would look less bright. On the other hand, you may have two stars that look like they are the same brightness, but one might be million times brighter (in real brightness) than the other - which would be compensated by the fact that the brighter star is a thousand times farther away.


Are stars different sizes and brightness?

Yes! Some stars are supergiants, which means that they are high-mass stars. They explode in a supernova towards the end of their life. These stars are generally brighter than others. A star's brightness also depends on its temperature. Red stars are the coolest temperature, followed by orange, yellow, white and blue stars.

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What are blasts of gas from the sun's atmosphere that sometimes forms enormous loops?

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How many times does the word 'suddenly' appear in the old Testament?

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What are the ratings and certificates for Suddenly Susan - 1996 Seems Like Old Times 3-7?

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What is the stars actaul brightness?

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What are the release dates for Suddenly Susan - 1996 Seems Like Old Times 3-7?

Suddenly Susan - 1996 Seems Like Old Times 3-7 was released on: USA: 9 November 1998