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Astro*Dictionary by Michael Erlewine

 

 

 

 

1 article for "Bright Star"

Bright Star [Astro*Index]

A star in one of two classes: those of the greatest apparent magnitude (appearing brightest from Earth) and those of the greatest absolute magnitude (apparent magnitude at a standard distance of 10 parsecs).

See also:
♦ Stars ♦ Magnitude ♦ Absolute Magnitude

 

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