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Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition. Episode 44 The Intrinsic Brightnesses of Stars [digital video].
Title:
Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd Edition. Episode 44 The Intrinsic Brightnesses of Stars [digital video].
Added Author:
Filippenko, Alex, actor. 
Series:
Great courses (Streaming video) 
Publication Date:
2007

2025
Publication Information:
The Great Courses, 2007.

[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2025.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (30 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Abstract:
Apparent brightness is the observed brightness of a star. Because stars are at different distances, astronomers need a standard reference by which to compare stars in absolute terms, as if they're all at the same distance. This standard is called intrinsic brightness, or luminosity.
General Note:
Title from title frames.

Film
Performers:
Alex Filippenko
Technical Details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subject Term:
Science. 

Education. 

Astronomy. 
Genre:
Instructional films. 

Educational films. 
Language:
English
Added Corporate Author:
Teaching Company, film distributor. 

Kanopy (Firm), film distributor. 
Electronic Access:
Access immediately on Kanopy
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