Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What Is Apparent Magnitude and How Do Astronomers Measure a Star’s Apparent Magnitude?

apparent astronomers magnitude measure star
0
Posted

What Is Apparent Magnitude and How Do Astronomers Measure a Star’s Apparent Magnitude?

0 CommentsAdd a Comment

1 Answer

0

Apparent magnitude, or how bright a star appears when we look at it, is always defined in comparison to another star. An increase in apparent magnitude by a factor of 1 means that a star is 2.5 times brighter than another star. The star Rigel appears brighter than the star Pollux; Rigel has an apparent magnitude of 0.12 and Poll

0 CommentsAdd a Comment

Related Questions

What is your question?

*Sadly, we had to bring back ads too. Hopefully more targeted.

Experts123