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Science of Stargazing – Star Brightness and Names

Filed Under: Fundamentals of Stargazing

In this lesson on the science of stargazing, you get a clear explanation of the sometimes confusing “magnitude” system that astronomers use to describe and compare the brightness of stars and other celestial objects. You also learn how to decipher the systems that astronomers use to name stars. To many beginners, the star-naming system is literally...

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