apparent magnitude
the magnitude of a star as it appears to an observer on the earth.
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Origin of apparent magnitude
1- Compare absolute magnitude.
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How to use apparent magnitude in a sentence
Its approach was indicated, not so much by any perceptible change of position, as by an increase of apparent magnitude.
Its apparent magnitude is -1m.6, nearly the same as that of Mars in his opposition.
Lectures on Stellar Statistics | Carl Vilhelm Ludvig CharlierOne of extraordinary brilliancy, having an apparent magnitude equal to that of the full moon, was seen near Cherburg.
Meteoric astronomy: | Daniel KirkwoodI need only refer to the well-known simple optical contrivances for increasing the apparent magnitude of objects.
Illusions | James SullyTo some extent this applies to the changes of apparent magnitude due to altered position.
Illusions | James Sully
British Dictionary definitions for apparent magnitude
another name for magnitude (def. 4)
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Scientific definitions for apparent magnitude
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