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

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The difference between apparent magnitude and absolute brightness is as follows:

  • Apparent magnitude measures brightness from any specific point of interest.
  • Absolute brightness measures brightness from a standard point of 10 parsecs from Earth.

What is the difference between apparent magnitude and absolute brightness ?

Apparent magnitude shows how bright an object is from a distance that is used by the observer.

Absolute brightness on the other hand, tries to show the brightness of an object if it was placed a standard distance from the Earth. That distance is 10 parsecs.

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