Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine
2 articles for "Brightness"
Brightness [Astro*Index]The degree of visibility of a celestial object. Brightness is normally measured by astronomers as magnitude.
See also:Brightness [Munkasey M.]
♦ Apparent Magnitude
The brightness or visibility of a body.
See also:
♦ Apparent Magnitude
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