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Polaris A is a white supergiant.
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Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
because polaris a star
What would be brighter star than -1?
There is no such thing as a star with a magnitude brighter than -1. Negative magnitudes indicate brighter objects, with the most negative magnitudes corresponding to the brightest objects in the sky.
What is another word for the North Star?
The name of the north star is Polaris. As the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor it is also called alpha Ursae Minoris. It is actually a multiple star comprised of Polaris Aa, Polaris Ab and Polaris B.
How much brighter is a magnitude 2 star than a magnitude 4 star?
A magnitude 2 star is 2.5 times brighter than a magnitude 4 star because each difference in magnitude corresponds to a difference in brightness of approximately 2.5 times.
The apparent visual magnitude of a star is 7.3?
That object is easily visible with a pair of binoculars. A star's apparent brightness is exactly 100 times less than another star if its apparent magnitude is +5 greater. So, the star of magnitude 7.3 appears 100 times fainter than a star of magnitude 2.3. (Polaris is a bit brighter than magnitude 2.3).
Is the north star brighter than Sirius?
No. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Polaris is much farther down the list.
Why is the north star so much brighter than other stars?
The north star, otherwise know as Polaris, is brighter than many other stars because it is much closer and perhaps larger than many other stars.
How many times is the star polaris brighter than the sun?
Polaris, also known as the North Star, is approximately 2,500 times brighter than the Sun. This brightness is measured in terms of absolute magnitude, where Polaris has an absolute magnitude of about -3.6, compared to the Sun's absolute magnitude of about +4.8. However, the apparent brightness of stars can vary based on their distance from Earth.
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.
What is a brighter star?
A star that is brighter than another.
Is Polaris brighter than other stars?
Look up in the sky and you will see. Polaris is actually quite dim, compared to other stars and planets. Even at it's dimmest, Mars is brighter than Polaris.
Why does pole star appear larger and brighter than other stars?
It doesn't. A lot of stars seem larger and brighter than it. In fact, Polaris is the 49th-brightest star in the sky. To us, it is not a particularly bright star. It is important because it seems to be still as other stars rotate around it.
Star A is a first magnitude star. Star B is a sixth magnitude star. Which star is brighter and by how much?
A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.A magnitude 1 star is 100 times brighter than a magnitude 6 star.
Why does Sirius star look brighter than alpha centauri star?
Because it actuall IS brighter.
How can you tell if a star is brighter than another?
The star might be closer to the Earth, or it is just brighter than the others. :D
Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
because polaris a star
Does the northern star get brighter when traveling north?
The North Star (Polaris) does not get brighter as you travel north. It appears to be the same brightness regardless of your location on Earth. What changes is its position in the sky relative to your viewpoint as you move northward.
