Magnitude

Magnitude

a six class scale used to measure the brightness of stars. 1st magnitude being the brightest and 6th being the faintest

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Magnitude

a six class scale used to measure the brightness of stars. 1st magnitude being the brightest and 6th being the faintest

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Star

Star

• A gaseous body that produces its own energy, releasing it as light and heat.

Star

• A gaseous body that produces its own energy, releasing it as light and heat.

Satellite

Satellite

a man made or heavenly body (Moon) that orbits around a larger object.

Satellite

a man made or heavenly body (Moon) that orbits around a larger object.

Pole Star

Pole Star• a bright star, also known as North Star

or Polaris, that appears in the sky in the northern hemisphere. A useful bench mark as it always stays in the same position in the northern sky.

Pole Star• a bright star, also known as North Star

or Polaris, that appears in the sky in the northern hemisphere. A useful bench mark as it always stays in the same position in the northern sky.