0
Astronomers define star brightness in terms of apparent magnitude (how bright the star appears from Earth) and absolute magnitude (how bright the star appears at a standard distance of 32.6 light years, or 10 parsecs).
Wiki User
∙ 7y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe brightness of a star is called its "magnitude". Originally a number from 1 (the brightest stars) to 6 (the weakest that could be seen with the naked eye), this system has since be extended beyond this range. Decimals are also used. Also, it has now more standardized than in ancient Greek.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe distance and temperature Apparent magnitude, absolute magnitude, or luminosity refers to the brightness of a star.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoAlso known as it's magnitude. The apparent magnitude is how bright it looks from the earth, while the absolute magnitude is how bright the star would be from a set distance.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago- Luminosity
- Apparent magnitude
- Absolute magnitude
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThat's the star's "magnitude".
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoApparent Magnitude.
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoAlso known as "magnitude".
Wiki User
∙ 14y agolook at it through a telescope
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoApparent magnitude
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is different shape between apparent and absolute magnitude of stars?
This has nothing to do with shape. The apparent magnitude means how bright a star looks to us. The absolute magnitude means how bright the star really is (expressed as: how bright would it look at a standard distance).
What the relationship between magnitude and size of the star?
The brightness of a star depends on its temperature, size and distance from the earth. The measure of a star's brightness is called its magnitude. Bright stars are first magnitude stars. Second magnitude stars are dimmer. The larger the magnitude number, the dimmer is the star.The magnitude of stars may be apparent or absolute.
Why dwarf stars are so bright?
Dwarf stars are NOT "so much Bright", the smaller the star is (provided it is on the main sequence) the less intrinsically bright it is.
Why is polaris considered to be a very bright star even though it is not a bright star in earths sky?
That refers to its actual brightness, not to how we see it. The apparent brightness depends on the real ("absolute") brightness, but also on the distance.
Words to Milton Berle Texaco Star jingle?
You can trust your car to the man who wears the star - the big, bright Texaco star!
What is the bright star below the moon?
Polaris, or the north star. Right now on August 7th, the really-really bright star below the moon is Jupiter.
What is a star's absolute brightness?
That means how bright the star really is. The "absolute magnitude" is defined as how bright the star would look if it were at a standard distance from us.
What is really bright?
the sun, a light bulb, a star, the moon
Is the brightness of a star compared to other stars called its magnitude.?
No; the "magnitude" is how bright the star is. It can either mean:* The apparent magnitude = how bright it seems to us, * The absolute magnitude = how bright the star really is (i.e., how bright it would seem at a standard distance).
A bright star can appear dimmer than a less bright star if the bright star is?
Farther away!
How do you say bright star in navajo?
Star in Navajo is: sǫʼTo be bright : bits'ádi ńdíínBright star (star it is bright): sǫʼ bits'ádi ńdíín
What are two ways to find north at night?
look for the constillation called the plow.the first 2 stars point 2 the north star. its the really bright one! === === look for the constillation called the plow.the first 2 stars point 2 the north star. its the really bright one! === === look for the constillation called the plow.the first 2 stars point 2 the north star. its the really bright one! === ===
Is bright star musical coming to Broadway?
where is bright star the musical
When was Bright Star released?
Bright Star was released on 09/17/2009.
What are the codes for the bright star remote?
the codes for the bright star remote are 36C578TY
What was the Production Budget for Bright Star?
The Production Budget for Bright Star was $8,500,000.
A line to rhyme with 'You're our bright shining star'?
"You're our bright shining star Who has come from afar." "You're our bright shining star A real battler." "You're our bright shining star Living in a Vegemite jar."
