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Q: What is the Relative brightness of something?
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What is a difference in the brightness of two lights indicative of?

It is indicative of their relative brightness, measured in candelas (units of brightness, also called candle power).


How does Venus gets it's brightness?

Venus is close to the Sun, and it has a thick cloud cover. That accounts for its relative brightness.


Can you Makemake without a telescope on Earth?

No. It is too small and too far away to be seen with the naked eye, despite its relative brightness when observed by telescopes.


What speed does have the earth?

Speed must be specified relative to something. Relative to the Sun, the speed of Earth is about 30 km/second. Relative to the Milky Way, or relative to the Local Group, you would get different numbers.


What affects absolute brightness?

Brightness corresponds to amplitude of waves. Greater amplitude means greater brightness (so lower amplitude means less brightness).