Question

Apparent magnitude is

the brightness of a star compared to our sun

the brightness of a star as it appears from the earth without the effect of the atmosphere

the brightness of a star as it appears during the day

the brightness of a star as it appears in certain telescopes

Answer 1

I think it's B. The brightness of a star as it appears from the earth without the effect of the atmosphere.... you might want to check with another person too, just to make sure :)

Answer 2

Thanks @dragons1415 help me with another?

Answer 3

Which of the following is not used to determine the brightness of a star?

how far away the star is

the size of the star

the location of the star in the night sky

how much light the star is giving off

Answer 4

C. The location of the star in the night sky :) everything else does determine the brightness of a star :)

Answer 5

Need anymore help?

Answer 6

@dragons1415 yes...

Why is it helpful to study the light that comes off stars?

The light from a star can help us predict the weather.

The light from a star tells us what shape the star has.

The light from a star gives hints of what elements make up a star.

The light from a star can tell us if there are planets near the star.

Answer 7

@dragons1415 can you help me with ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Answer 8

oh snap, im sorry, i forgot i didnt answer that! sorry! i would say its the light from a star gives hints of what elements make up a star.

Answer 9

thank you!! *gives medal*

Answer 10

No prob :D and thanks!