Introduction to Astronomy – Apparent magnitude

Posted on Nov 21, 2010 by Paul Tomaszewski. Filed under Astronomy, Stargazing

Asteroid 65 Cybele and 2 stars with their magnitudes labeled

Yesterday I have used the term “apparent magnitude” in my article about the Antlia Constellation. Since some of you may be new to astronomy, I decided to start a new series of articles to introduce you to the topic. Each … Continue reading →

Antlia Constellation

Posted on Nov 20, 2010 by Paul Tomaszewski. Filed under Astronomy, Stargazing

Antlia is a constellation in the southern sky and therefore has been unknown to the ancient Greeks and Romans. Its name means “pump” and it specifically represents an air pump. It was created by the French astronomer Abbé Nicolas Louis … Continue reading →

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