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The question about the brightest star in the universe is a bit different from what the provided search results directly address, as they focus on the brightest stars visible from Earth., the brightest star in the universe is not the same as the brightest star visible from Earth.
The Brightest Star Visible from Earth:
- Sirius is the brightest star visible from Earth, with an apparent magnitude of -1.46. It is located in the constellation Canis Major and is approximately 8.6 light-years away[1][2][4].
The Brightest Star in the Universe:
- The brightest star in the universe is VY Canis Majoris, a red hypergiant located in the constellation Canis Major. It is about 2,100 times larger than our Sun and has a luminosity of approximately 100,000 times that of the Sun. However, due to its distance of about 5,000 light-years from Earth, it does not appear as the brightest star in our night sky[not directly mentioned in the provided sources, but widely acknowledged in astronomical literature].
Important Note:
- The search results provided focus on the brightest stars visible from Earth, not the brightest stars in the universe. The distinction is crucial because the apparent brightness of a star from Earth’s perspective depends on both its intrinsic luminosity and its distance from us. Stars that are extremely luminous but very distant may not appear as bright as less luminous stars that are closer to us.
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- The Universe Episodes answered 3 months ago
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