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The sun is a star, Sol to be precise. It is the star of our solar system. The other stars you see are thousands to millions of light-years (measure of distance, not time) away so they appear dimmer because they are so far away. If you lived in their solar system, Sol would appear dim in comparison.
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How is the sun different from other stars relative to earth?
The Sun is bigger than some stars and smaller than others. It is brighter than some stars and dimmer than others. Relative to the Earth it is much closer than all other stars.
What causes some stars to be brighter than others?
In absolute terms larger (more massive) stars shine more brightly than less massive ones. In relative terms (as seen from Earth) more distant stars appear dimmer than closer ones.
Why does the sun's outshine other stars?
It is closer to us than the other stars so we get a much, much larger fraction of its light compared to other stars. The other stars are so far away that even stars that are much brighter than our sun can only transmit such a small fraction of their light that the tiny fraction we get is consequently much less than the larger fraction of our somewhat dimmer sun.
Why does the sun outshines the other stars?
It is closer to us than the other stars so we get a much, much larger fraction of its light compared to other stars. The other stars are so far away that even stars that are much brighter than our sun can only transmit such a small fraction of their light that the tiny fraction we get is consequently much less than the larger fraction of our somewhat dimmer sun.
Why does nighttime stars appear so much smaller than the sun?
because nightime stars are farther away
Why do stars appear dimmer than the others?
Because its father away than the rest.
Why do some stars appear dimmer than the others?
Because its father away than the rest.
Why do stars like Alpha Cent uri appear so dim?
Actually, Alpha Centauri is one of the brightest stars in the sky. In general, stars are much dimmer than our Sun, mainly because they are very far away.Actually, Alpha Centauri is one of the brightest stars in the sky. In general, stars are much dimmer than our Sun, mainly because they are very far away.Actually, Alpha Centauri is one of the brightest stars in the sky. In general, stars are much dimmer than our Sun, mainly because they are very far away.Actually, Alpha Centauri is one of the brightest stars in the sky. In general, stars are much dimmer than our Sun, mainly because they are very far away.
What color of the star is hottest?
the color of the hottest star is blue
Why does the sun look brighter than other stars?
Simple, even though the sun is dimmer then many stars, it is over a thousand times closer to the earth and thus is larger to us and brighter
How is the sun different from other stars relative to earth?
The Sun is bigger than some stars and smaller than others. It is brighter than some stars and dimmer than others. Relative to the Earth it is much closer than all other stars.
What causes some stars to be brighter than others?
In absolute terms larger (more massive) stars shine more brightly than less massive ones. In relative terms (as seen from Earth) more distant stars appear dimmer than closer ones.
Are stars cooler than the sun brighter or dimmer?
a sun is a star so it would be considered both dimmer .
Why do planets appear to move through the background of stars?
planets are much closer to us than the stars
Why does the sun's outshine other stars?
It is closer to us than the other stars so we get a much, much larger fraction of its light compared to other stars. The other stars are so far away that even stars that are much brighter than our sun can only transmit such a small fraction of their light that the tiny fraction we get is consequently much less than the larger fraction of our somewhat dimmer sun.
Why does the sun outshines the other stars?
It is closer to us than the other stars so we get a much, much larger fraction of its light compared to other stars. The other stars are so far away that even stars that are much brighter than our sun can only transmit such a small fraction of their light that the tiny fraction we get is consequently much less than the larger fraction of our somewhat dimmer sun.
Why the suns outshine the other stars?
It is closer to us than the other stars so we get a much, much larger fraction of its light compared to other stars. The other stars are so far away that even stars that are much brighter than our sun can only transmit such a small fraction of their light that the tiny fraction we get is consequently much less than the larger fraction of our somewhat dimmer sun.
