visual magnitude

noun

The apparent magnitude of a star in the central part of the spectrum of visible light.

Meanings

nounvisual magnitude (plural visual magnitudes)

plural visual magnitudes

  1. astronomyThe apparent magnitude of a star in the central part of the spectrum of visible light.
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