The apparent magnitude of the Sun is -26.7 and its absolute magnitude is +4.83. The star Sirius has an apparent magnitude of -1.46 and an absolute magnitude of +1.5. Antares has an apparent magnitude of +0.92 and an absolute magnitude of -5.3. Which one of these three objects is intrinsically the brightest? Explain what these numbers mean and how these three objects compare.
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