Star Magnitude Estimator

Calculate apparent magnitude, absolute magnitude, or brightness ratios between stars.

Calculation Mode

Result

Understand the magnitude scale, distance modulus, and how astronomers measure star brightness.

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Known Stars

StarApp. MagAbs. Mag
Sirius-1.461.42
Canopus-0.74-5.71
Arcturus-0.05-0.31
Vega0.030.58
Betelgeuse0.42-5.85
Polaris1.97-3.64
Sun-26.744.83