Brightest Star Quiz

What is the name of the brightest star in the night sky?

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

• Vega

• Sirius

Which star is known as the 'Dog Star'?

• Procyon

• Betelgeuse

• Rigel

• Sirius

What is the scientific name for the brightest star?

• Sirius

• Betelgeuse

• Vega

• Polaris

Which constellation does the brightest star belong to?

• Sirius

• Proxima Centauri

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

What is the apparent magnitude of the brightest star?

• 15.2

• 0.3

• 10.5

• -26.74

In which month is the brightest star most visible in the night sky?

• December

• March

• January

• July

What is the distance of the brightest star from Earth?

• 10 light-years

• 1,000 light-years

• 4.24 light-years

• 100 light-years

What is the spectral type of the brightest star?

• A

• B

• O

• G

What is the Arabic name for the brightest star?

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

• Aldebaran

• Sirius

What is the historical significance of the brightest star in different cultures?

• The historical significance of the brightest star varies across different cultures, with each culture attributing different meanings and significance to the brightest star in the sky.

• The brightest star is only significant in modern times

• The brightest star has no historical significance in any culture

• The historical significance of the brightest star is the same in all cultures