asked 227k views
0 votes
What is the ratio of brightness between a twelfth magnitude and fifteenth magnitude star?

asked
User Niyoko
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

2 votes
The ratio of brightness is 16:1
Magnitude in astronomy is defined as the measured value as of size, brightness or energy or rather the relative brightness/dimness of objects as seen from earth. The higher the magnitude the lower the comparative brightness of the star or planetary body.
answered
User Dadep
by
7.9k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.