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Yes, some of the 20 nearest stars are white dwarfs. For example, Sirius B, the companion star to Sirius A, is a white dwarf. Among the 20 brightest stars, Sirius B is the only white dwarf.

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Why are thre so many dwarf stars - red and white - among the nearest stars but none among the brightest stars?

Because dwarf stars aren't very bright. They are too SMALL to be especially bright, for one thing.


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What is the brightest thing in the night sky?

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