Question 5 of 8beginner🧠 RememberVery Short1 mark
Which is the brighter star, the Pole Star or Sirius?
Correct Answer
Sirius is the brighter star. The Pole Star is not very bright, whereas Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky.
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Explanation
The chapter mentions on Page 4 that Canis Major contains a star called Sirius, which is the brightest star in the night sky. On Page 7, it states that the Pole Star is not very bright. This clearly indicates that Sirius is brighter than the Pole Star.