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:
♦ Apparent Magnitude

 

Brightness [Munkasey M.]

The brightness or visibility of a body.

 

See also:
♦ Apparent Magnitude