How Astronomers Compare Stars? (Math Explained) | Astrophysics for Beginners

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How Astronomers Compare Stars – Apparent Magnitude, Absolute Magnitude & Distance Modulus

Topics Covered in the Video:

1. Oldest Rating System to Rate Star Brightness
2. The Weird Rule for Calculating Brightness of a Star
3. Apparent Magnitude Meaning
4. Mathematical Equation Explanation
5. Real Stars Example with Equation

Credits:
Hipparchus Images: Wikipedia, Poniatowski gem, Louis Figuier