GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which star has the highest apparent magnitude because it is closer to Earth?
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Sirius
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Antares
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Our Sun
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Polaris the North Star
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Sun appears so bright because we are so close to it. Therefore the apparent magnitude of the Sun is greater than any other star.
Detailed explanation-2: -Remember that an object’s apparent brightness depends on its distance from us. So, the magnitude of a star depends on distance. The closer the star is to us, the brighter its magnitude will be. That is, the apparent magnitude of a star is its magnitude measured on Earth.
Detailed explanation-3: -1. Sirius A (Alpha Canis Majoris) Located in the constellation Canis Major with an apparent magnitude of-1.5 and 8 light years away from Earth.
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