Analyzing Starlight Part 1: Brightness

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Describes brightness measurement and apparent magnitude in astronomy. Teaches observational photometry and stellar properties.

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A 8-minute video from Launch Pad Astronomy: “Analyzing Starlight Part 1: Brightness”.

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