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How bright is the North Star?

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it is one of the brightest stars in the night sky

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Will a bright star be found in the position of the north star?
The North Star currently refers to Polaris, an F7 Supergiant approximately 433 light years from Earth.
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A bright star near the north pole?
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A bright star can appear dimmer than a less bright star if the bright star is?
Farther away!
What star is seen as a bright star?
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