Magnitude (astronomy)
Magnitude is the logarithmic measure of the brightness of an object, in astronomy, measured in a specific wavelength or passband, usually in optical or near-infrared wavelengths.
Read more about Magnitude (astronomy): Background, Apparent Magnitude, Absolute Scale Based On Vega, Problems, Apparent and Absolute Magnitude
Famous quotes containing the word magnitude:
“War is pillage versus resistance and if illusions of magnitude could be transmuted into ideals of magnanimity, peace might be realized.”
—Marianne Moore (1887–1972)