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Unit 2 Lesson 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Star | A large celestial body that is composed of gas and that emits light; the sun is a typical star |
| Apparent Magnitude | The brightness of a star as seen from earth |
| luminosity | The actual brightness of an object such as a star |
| Absolute agnitude | Absolute magnitude is a measure of how bright a star would be if it were seen from a standard distance |