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Observed from Earth there are no brighter stars at the night sky. If you see something that is brighter, it will be a planet.
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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.
Is the north star brighter than Sirius?
No. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Polaris is much farther down the list.
What is the name of brightest star in the night?
From Earth, the brightest star other than the Sun is Sirius. Jupiter and Mars are always brighter than Sirius, and Venus and Mercury can be.
Why do you see Sirius as the brightest star in the sky?
Sirius is visible because it is a large, bright star, and is closer to Earth than other (actually brighter) stars.
What star has a greater magnitude a Rigel or Sirius?
Sirius, which means that Rigel is brighter.
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.
Why does Sirius star look brighter than alpha centauri star?
Because it actuall IS brighter.
Is Sirius A an Earth-like star?
No. There is no such thing as an "earth-like star" as Earth is a planet, not a star. Sirius A is a star that is larger and brighter than the sun.
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.
What is the name of brightest star in the night?
From Earth, the brightest star other than the Sun is Sirius. Jupiter and Mars are always brighter than Sirius, and Venus and Mercury can be.
Is Sirius brighter than the sun?
Yes it is much bigger.Probably 5 suns can fit in sirius.Not only is sirius bigger but it is much hotter as well.
Why do you see Sirius as the brightest star in the sky?
Sirius is visible because it is a large, bright star, and is closer to Earth than other (actually brighter) 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 star has a greater magnitude a Rigel or Sirius?
Sirius, which means that Rigel is brighter.
Which star has the less absolute magnitude rigel or Sirius?
Sirius has less absolute magnitude than Rigel. Sirius is smaller and less luminous than Rigel, but much closer to us, so Sirius appears brighter. Sirius, in fact, is the brightest star in our sky (with the exception of our own star, the sun.) Rigel is still pretty bright, but many times farther away from us than Sirius.
Is Sirius brighter than the evening star?
No. As seen from Earth the "evening star," which is actually the planet Venus, is the second brightest object in the night sky. Only the moon is brighter.
