Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the name of the brightest star visible from earth?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Alpha Centauri A

  4. Capella
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Explanation

Sirius, also known as the Dog Star (Alpha Canis Majoris), is the brightest star in the night sky with an apparent magnitude of -1.46. It is approximately 8.6 light-years from Earth. Vega, Alpha Centauri A (actually a three-star system with Alpha Centauri A being similar to our Sun), and Capella are all bright but significantly dimmer than Sirius.

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