M Miguel Guest Jan 5, 2009 #1 What is the difference between apparent magnitude and absolute magnitude?
B Boatman1 Guest Jan 5, 2009 #2 Apparent Magnitude is the star's brightness as it appears from earth. absolute magnitude is the apparent brightness of a star if viewed from a distance of 32.6 light years away.
Apparent Magnitude is the star's brightness as it appears from earth. absolute magnitude is the apparent brightness of a star if viewed from a distance of 32.6 light years away.
