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11 April, 20:51

What makes apparent magnitude different from absolute brightness? Give an example in your response.

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  1. 11 April, 21:18
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    The big difference is simply amatter of the distance between the light source and you.

    If you hold a little flashlight in your hand and shine it into your eye, it's almost painfully bright. But it appears pretty dim if it's a mile away from you.

    Same with stars.
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