The magnitude of three stars is indicated. Which star is the brightest?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Canopus - 0.9
Stellar magnitude uses an inverse logarithmic scale where smaller or negative numbers denote brighter bodies. Canopus at -0.9 is significantly brighter than Vega (+0.1) or Antares (+1.2).
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