Apparent Brightness

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What is a large system of billions of stars called?

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A galaxy.

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Why can't we see stars during the daytime?

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Because the light from the sun blocks them.

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What is the best explanation for why Alpha Centauri A appears less bright than the Sun despite being larger?

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Alpha Centauri A is further away from Earth than the Sun.

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Why does the Sun appear brighter than other stars in the sky?

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Because it is nearer to Earth.

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What measurement do we use to measure distances to a star?

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Light Year.

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What is the definition of apparent brightness?

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Apparent brightness is the brightness of a star as seen from Earth, which depends on its distance and intrinsic luminosity.

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What is the difference between apparent brightness and absolute brightness?

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Apparent brightness is how bright a star appears from Earth, while absolute brightness is the intrinsic brightness of a star at a standard distance of 10 parsecs.

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What factors affect the apparent brightness of a star?

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The distance to the star and its intrinsic luminosity.

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What is luminosity in the context of stars?

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Luminosity is the total amount of energy emitted by a star per unit of time.

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How does distance affect the apparent brightness of a star?

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As the distance from a star increases, its apparent brightness decreases.