What is the size of Sirius?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the physical dimensions or characteristics of Sirius, which is a star. This implies a need for information regarding its size, such as its diameter or radius compared to the sun or Earth.
Answer
1.71 times the Sun's size (~2.4 million km in diameter)
The final answer is 1.71 times the size of the Sun and approximately 2.4 million kilometers in diameter.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 1.71 times the size of the Sun and approximately 2.4 million kilometers in diameter.
More Information
Sirius is one of the brightest stars in the sky and is part of the constellation Canis Major. Its impressive luminosity is due to its size and temperature.
Sources
- Sirius Star - Facts About The Brightest Star From Earth - The Planets - theplanets.org
- Sirius | Facts & Location | Britannica - britannica.com
- Measuring White Dwarf Star - NASA - nasa.gov
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