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The brightness of a star is usually referred to as its magnitude. Every star has two magnitudes. The apparent magnitude is how bright it appears to us here on earth. The absolute magnitude is the apparent magnitude that the star would have, if it were viewed from a standard distance. The apparent magnitude of our sun is vastly greater than that of any other celestial object. In terms of absolute magnitude, our sun can't begin to compare with some of the big bright stars in the universe.
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Why sun apparently the brightest star to earth?
Our Sun is the closest star to Earth, therefore, the brightest.
How is Sirius not the brightest star in the sky?
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky, but the brightest overall is the sun.
What is the brightest star in the universe apart from our Sun?
Our sun is not the brightest star in the universe. It only appears brighter because it is much close than any other star. The brightest star as it appears in the sky is Sirius.
Is our sun is the brightest star?
Yes, our Sun is the brightest star in our solar system. However, compared to other stars in the universe, the Sun is considered an average-sized star in terms of brightness.
Who is the Brightest star other than sun?
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky other than the Sun. It is a binary star system that is visible from Earth and is around 25 times more luminous than the Sun.
