[PDF] 3 factors that affect the brightness of a star

Three factors control the brightness of a star as seen from Earth: how big it is, how hot it is, and how far away it is. Magnitude is the measure of a star's brightness.
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  • What factors affect brightness?

    The brightness of a lightbulb is given by its power. P = I2R, and so brightness depends on current and resistance. If the bulbs are identical, they have the same resistance. They may not, however, experience the same current.

  • What factors affect star brightness and Colour?

    The surface temperature of a star determines the color of light it emits. Blue stars are hotter than yellow stars, which are hotter than red stars.

  • What is the most important factor in the brightness of a star?

    Perhaps the most important characteristic of a star is its luminosity—the total amount of energy at all wavelengths that it emits per second. Earlier, we saw that the Sun puts out a tremendous amount of energy every second. (And there are stars far more luminous than the Sun out there.)
  • What two factors determine how bright a star appears to be in the sky? The luminosity and distance of a star determine its apparent brightness in the sky.
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[PDF] Part 2 - Brightness of the Stars

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