UPSC Geography Interior of the Earth / पृथ्वी का आंतरिक भाग Question Bank Universe and Our Planet Earth

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    Brightest star as seen from the Earth

    A)  Rigel Kentaurus                    

    B)  Betelgeux

    C)  Dog Star (Sirius)                  

    D)  Eta Carinae

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Sirius A (Alpha Canis Majoris), also known as the Dog Star, is the brightest star visible from the surface of Earth. It has an apparent brightness magnitude of -1.46. It is nearly 8.65 light years away from the Earth and has luminosity 26 times greater than that of the Sun. It is visible in the winter months of the northern hemisphere. Not Available


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