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This document discusses the characteristics of stars, including brightness, color, temperature, composition, and mass. It explains that star brightness depends on both luminosity (total energy output) and distance from Earth. Brighter stars have a lower apparent magnitude, while dimmer stars have a higher apparent magnitude. Absolute magnitude accounts for distance, indicating how bright a star would appear if placed 33 light years from Earth.

Author

Jennie Ibay

Language

EN