NOUN
- (astronomy) the magnitude that a star would have if it were viewed from a distance of 10 parsecs (32.62 light years) from the earth
How To Use absolute magnitude In A Sentence
- On the other hand, the temporal value of the unit which appears as the result of subjective rhythmization undergoes a progressive decrease in absolute magnitude as the rate of succession among the undifferentiated stimuli is accelerated. Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory.
- Use the visual magnitudes and distances you found earlier to find the absolute magnitudes of these stars.
- Their absolute magnitude is that of their appearance at 10 parsecs, or 32.6 light-years.