Definition of Absolute magnitude

1. 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.

Generic synonyms: Magnitude
Category relationships: Astronomy, Uranology

Definition of Absolute magnitude

1. Noun. (context: astronomy) The intrinsic luminosity,x that a celestial body would have if viewed from a distance of 10 parsecs. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Absolute Magnitude

absolute frequency
absolute glaucoma
absolute gravity
absolute hemianopia
absolute humidity
absolute hyperopia
absolute idealism
absolute idealisms
absolute impediment
absolute impediments
absolute instabilities
absolute instrument
absolute instruments
absolute intensity threshold acuity
absolute leukocytosis
absolute magnitude (current term)
absolute magnitudes
absolute majorities
absolute majority
absolute mean
absolute means
absolute monarchies
absolute monarchy
absolute music
absolute of enfleurage
absolute oils
absolute personal equation
absolute personal equations
absolute pitch
absolute position

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