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If star a has an apparent magnitude of -6 and star b has an apparent magnitude of 5, which star is brighter in our sky?
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If star a has an apparent magnitude of -6 and star b has an apparent magnitude of 5, which star is brighter in our sky?

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Star A is brighter, since brightness increases as the number decreases.
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