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Is the sun the brightest star?

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No, the brightest star in the sky is Sirius A, also known as the “Dog Star” or, more officially, Alpha Canis Majoris.

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That is what most scientists believe, however, there could be undiscovered brighter stars existing in our galaxy.

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