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  • Sirius vs. Algol: Which Star is Bigger? - Star Size Comparison
    Sirius is the largest star.

    Sirius is a binary star system, with the primary star, Sirius A, being a white main-sequence star. It is significantly larger than Algol.

    Algol is a triple star system, with the primary star, Algol A, being a blue-white subgiant star. While Algol A is larger than our Sun, it is still significantly smaller than Sirius A.

    Comparison of Sizes:

    * Sirius A: 1.71 times the radius of the Sun

    * Algol A: 3.6 times the radius of the Sun

    Therefore, Sirius is larger than Algol.

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