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Canopus
Canopus is the brightest star in the night sky. It is located in the constellation Carina, about 310 light-years from Earth. Canopus is an Alpha Carinae type star, which is a supergiant that is about 10 times the size of our Sun. It is estimated to be about 10,000 times brighter than our Sun. Canopus is so bright that is can be seen even in areas with light pollution. It has been used by sailors to help them navigate since ancient times.
