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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?

Sirius appears brighter than Pollux because it is closer to Earth and is a more luminous star. Sirius is also a hot, blue star compared to Pollux, which is a cooler, orange giant star, further contributing to the difference in brightness.


Why does Sirius star look brighter than alpha centauri star?

Because it actuall IS brighter.


Is the north star brighter than Sirius?

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


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 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.


Which is brighter Sirius or Rigel?

Well, honey, Sirius takes the crown for being the brightest star in the night sky, shining like a diamond in the rough. Rigel may be a hotshot in its own right, but it can't outshine the sass and sparkle of Sirius. So, if you're looking for some celestial bling, Sirius is the way to go.


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.


Is sirus an asteroid?

No, Sirius is not an asteroid. Sirius is a binary star system consisting of the brighter star, Sirius A, and its companion, Sirius B, which is a white dwarf star. It is the brightest star in the Earth's night sky.


Which star has the less absolute magnitude rigel or Sirius?

Sirius has a lower absolute magnitude than Rigel. Sirius is one of the brightest stars in the sky with an absolute magnitude of 1.42, while Rigel has an absolute magnitude of -8.1, making it much brighter than Sirius.


What is the name of brightest star in the night?

The Brightest star in the sky is the SUN However, in the night sky, the brightests star is 'Sirius' , the Dog Star. It has with it , a small binary star, known as the 'Pup'. Other objects in the night sky are brighter, viz. the Moon, and some planets, but they are NOT stars.


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.