Encyclopediaapparent magnitude:apparent magnitude: see magnitude. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2007, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved. More on apparent magnitude from Fact Monster:
- magnitude - magnitude magnitude, in astronomy, measure of the brightness of a star or other celestial object. ...
- Hadar, in astronomy - Hadar Hadar or Beta Centauri, bright star in the constellation Centaurus; 1992 position R.A. ...
- Mimosa, in astronomy - Mimosa Mimosa or Beta Crucis, bright star in the constellation Crux (Southern Cross); 1992 position ...
- Pollux, in astronomy - Pollux Pollux, brightest star in the constellation Gemini; Bayer designation Beta Geminorum; 1992 ...
- Capella - Capella Capella, brightest star in the constellation Auriga; Bayer designation α Aurigae; ...
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