apparent magnitude

American  

noun

Astronomy.

1. the magnitude of a star as it appears to an observer on the earth.

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apparent magnitude British  

noun

1. another name for magnitude

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apparent magnitude Scientific  

1. See under magnitude

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Etymology

Origin of apparent magnitude

First recorded in 1870–75

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How does apparent-magnitude compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• apparent magnitude vs. absolute magnitude

Example Sentences

While at the time they made 10 arrests and released two hostages, they either didn't find or didn't reveal any evidence of the apparent magnitude of violence carried out there.

From BBC

The company says it is planning to use anti-reflective materials on its next-generation satellites, as well as certain flight manoeuvres to reduce the crafts’ apparent magnitude.

From Scientific American

Still, there have been leaks before, though not of the apparent magnitude of the document posted by Politico.

From Seattle Times

The apparent magnitude of Frelimo’s win was criticized by some independent analysts.

From Seattle Times

One lucky observer in Baileys Crossroads recorded the meteor as being a minus-10 for “apparent magnitude.”

From Washington Post