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apparent magnitude (m)
1. Magnitude as seen by an observer.
2. The brightness of a star as seen from the earth.
3. A measure of the brightness of stars as they appear on the celestial sphere.
2. The brightness of a star as seen from the earth.
3. A measure of the brightness of stars as they appear on the celestial sphere.
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apparent motion
The movement of a celestial body against the background of distant stars.
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apparent solar time
Time determined by the actual position of the sun in the sky which corresponds to time on most sundials.
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