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While Pollux is actually brighter than Sirius, Sirius appears brighter because it is several times closer.

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What star is brighter than Sirius?

Observed from Earth there are no brighter stars at the night sky. If you see something that is brighter, it will be a planet.


What is the meaning of Sirius the brightest star of Gemini?

Sirius is the brightest star in the constellation Canis Major. The brightest star in the constellation Gemini is Pollux with a magnitude of 1.2.


Why does Sirius star look brighter than alpha centauri star?

Because it actuall IS brighter.


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.


Is Pollux brighter than Castor?

It's a close call, but Pollux is brighter. Pollux has an apparent magnitude of 1.15 whereas Castor has an apparent magnitude of 1.96.(Note: the smaller the apparent magnitude the brighter it is)


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.


Why Some stars appear to shine more brightly than the others?

The stars vary in both how far away they are and in actual brightness. The closer a star is to us, the brighter it will appear. Stars also vary in actual brightness. For example, the brightest star in the night sky is Sirius. It appears bright because it is both a fairly bright star (about 25 times brighter than the sun) and is one of the closest stars to us at 8.6 light years away. The nearest star visible in the night sky, Alpha Centauri, is about half that distance but does not appear as bright because it is far less bright than Sirius in actual luminosity. Conversely, Sirius also appears brighter than Betelgeuse which is actually much brighter than Sirius but also much farther away.


What star has a greater magnitude a Rigel or Sirius?

Sirius, which means that Rigel is brighter.


Is Sirius a medium mass star?

Yes, Sirius is about twice as massive as our sun, making it a medium mass star. It is quite a bit brighter, however, and is the second brightest star in our sky.


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.


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.