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They dont
By their gravitational effects.
Stars...
Astronomers classify stars.
They can be seen in telescopes and instruments can measure their light, etc.
Astronomers label the stars within constellations according to apparent magnitude.
Rocks are to geologists as stars are to astronomers.
the astronomers use Absolute magnitude
Astronomers.
Stars.
Astrologers and astronomers.
Astronomers.