photovisual magnitude Comparison Table

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photovisual magnitude comparison table

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apparent magnitude magnitude Measure of the observed brightness of a celestial object as seen from the Earth. It is a function of the star's intrinsic brightness, its distance from the observer, and the amount of absorption by interstellar matter between the star and the observer. The m_v, of Sun, -26.5 mag. A sixth-magnitude star is just barely visible to the naked eye.

photovisual magnitude apparent magnitude The magnitude of an object as measured photographically by filters and emulsions that are sensitive to the same region of the spectrum as the human eye. (antiquated)

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apparent magnitude	magnitude	Measure of the observed brightness of a celestial object as seen from the Earth. It is a function of the star's intrinsic brightness, its distance from the observer, and the amount of absorption by interstellar matter between the star and the observer. The m_v, of Sun, -26.5 mag. A sixth-magnitude star is just barely visible to the naked eye.
photovisual magnitude	apparent magnitude	The magnitude of an object as measured photographically by filters and emulsions that are sensitive to the same region of the spectrum as the human eye. (antiquated)

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