Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine
1 article for "Bright Star"
Bright Star [Astro*Index]A star in one of two classes: those of the greatest apparent magnitude (appearing brightest from Earth) and those of the greatest absolute magnitude (apparent magnitude at a standard distance of 10 parsecs).
See also:
♦ Stars ♦ Magnitude ♦ Absolute Magnitude
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