Q12. Calculate the distance of a star if you know that its absolute magnitude is equal to (2m) and its apparent magnitude (-2m).

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Q11. If the apparent magnitude of the first star in a binary star system is equal
1m and the apparent magnitude of the second star is equal 2m. Calculate the
apparent magnitude of the system.
Q12. Calculate the distance of a star if you know that its absolute magnitude is
equal to (2m) and its apparent magnitude (-2m).
Transcribed Image Text:Q11. If the apparent magnitude of the first star in a binary star system is equal 1m and the apparent magnitude of the second star is equal 2m. Calculate the apparent magnitude of the system. Q12. Calculate the distance of a star if you know that its absolute magnitude is equal to (2m) and its apparent magnitude (-2m).
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