absolute magnitude
logarithmic measure of the luminosity of a celestial object
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Summary
absolute magnitude ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,772 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- Subclass of: dimensionless quantity[2], magnitude[3]
- Main Wikidata property: P1457[4]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[5]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[6]
Why It Matters
absolute magnitude has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] It is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]