This guide describes magnitude, distance modulus and distance measurement. These concepts are central to understanding distances and scale in the universe.
- Units for Distance and Size in the Universe
- Parallax and Distance Measurement
- Apparent magnitude
- Cepheid Variable Stars, Supernovae and Distance Measurement
- What is absolute magnitude?
- Magnitude and Color
- What is distance modulus?
- Calculations and questions based on distance modulus
- Comparing the magnitudes of different objects
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