Polaris vs Sirius
| Property | Polaris | Sirius |
|---|---|---|
| Designation | 1Alp UMi | 9Alp CMa |
| Constellation | N/A | Canis Major |
| Spectral Class | Class F — F-type (Yellow-White) | Class A — A-type (White) |
| Apparent Magnitude | +1.97 | -1.44 |
| Absolute Magnitude | -3.64 | 1.45 |
| Distance | 433 ly | 8.6 ly |
| Mass | N/A | N/A |
| Radius | N/A | N/A |
| Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Luminosity | N/A | N/A |