Register
The star alpha centauri a is the same type of star as the sun, but its luminosity is about 1.6 times that of the sun. what can we conclude?
54.3k views
5 votes
The star alpha centauri a is the same type of star as the sun, but its luminosity is about 1.6 times that of the sun. what can we conclude?

User Omer Bach
by
7.2k points

1 Answer

6 votes
The amount of luminosity is how much light the particular star gives off. If the star Alfa Centauri only gives off 1.6 times the suns light then this star is much smaller than the sun even thought they are the same type of star.
Have a great day!
User Gbps
by
7.3k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

7.8m questions

10.4m answers

Other Questions

What are three ways water erodes the surface of earth
How have computers changed mapmaking in recent years
How does weathering affect Plateaus?
what is the outlet of a river called
What southeast city of Brazil is located near 23 degrees s and 43 degrees west?
Link Copied!