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What planet is occasional brighter then Jupiter?
Venus is occasionally brighter than jupiter
Is Sirius brighter than the planet Mercury?
Yes
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 Venus?
Venus has an apparent magnitude [See related link] of -3.82 when it is opposite from the Sun, whereas Sirius has an apparent magnitude of -1.47. So Venus is always brighter (When seen) than Sirius.
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.
Why is our sun brighter than Sirius?
The sun appears brighter than Sirius does because it is about half a million times closer to us.
What planet is occasional brighter then Jupiter?
Venus is occasionally brighter than jupiter
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.
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 the sun brighter than Sirius?
It is closer to us.
Is Sirius brighter than the planet Mercury?
Yes
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 Venus?
Venus has an apparent magnitude [See related link] of -3.82 when it is opposite from the Sun, whereas Sirius has an apparent magnitude of -1.47. So Venus is always brighter (When seen) than Sirius.
Why does Sirius star look brighter than alpha centauri star?
Because it actuall IS brighter.
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.
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.
Why does Sirius appear brighter than Pollux in your nightime sky?
Because Sirius is closer to the earth that's why it is bigger
