The Magnitude Scale

question 92

Multiple Choice

The magnitude scale

• A)originated just after the telescope was invented.
• B)can be used to indicate the apparent intensity of a celestial object.
• C)was devised by Galileo.
• D)is no longer used today.
• E)was used to determine the rate of precession.

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