Table 2-1

-Refer to Table 2-1. Which star in the table would appear the brightest to an observer on Earth?
A) ($\alpha$ Cet)
B) ($\alpha$ CMa)
C) Nim
D) ($\rho$ Per)
E) ( $\delta$ Dra)

Question

Table 2-1
 
-Refer to Table 2-1. Which star in the table would appear the brightest to an observer on Earth?
A) ($\alpha$ Cet) 
B) ($\alpha$ CMa) 
C) Nim 
D) ($\rho$ Per) 
E) ( $\delta$ Dra)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The brightness of a star as observed from Earth is determined by its apparent magnitude, which is listed in the table. The smaller the apparent magnitude, the brighter the star appears to the naked eye. Among the stars listed, Sirius (CMa) has the smallest apparent magnitude (-1.46), making it the brightest star to an observer on Earth.

Table 2-1 -Refer to Table 2-1 α\alphaα Cet) B)

Table 2-1

-Refer to Table 2-1 $\alpha$ Cet)
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