In astronomy, what term refers to the logarithmic measure of a star's brightness?
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Magnitude
The magnitude scale is unique because it works backward; the smaller the number, the brighter the star appears. For example, a star with a magnitude of 1 is much brighter than a star with a magnitude of 6.
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- What term describes the scale used by astronomers to measure the brightness of stars and other celestial objects?