The concept of a specific distance for absolute magnitude was lost on me during reading many astronomy articles over the years. It wasn't until I purchased a telescope in the 2010s that I started looking for better resources to prepare for star parties. One of those resources is "Objects in the Heavens" by Peter Birren. He uses the same comparison diagram as you present. I thoroughly enjoy your presentations. David Fuller, "Eyes on the Sky", and David Fuller both have outstanding content and presentation skills, as do you.
Thank you for sharing that resource. I am going to check it out. I am familiar with David's content on 'Eyes on the Sky', and I think he is a great educator. I appreciate his telescope videos and how to set them up. This channel is a must-see for anyone who wants more in depth videos about telescopes.
Great, informative video, but it's one that reminds me I'm simply a stargazer rather than an amateur astronomer. Celestial mechanics and categorization go straight over the top of my head and I'm actually ok with that. But again, great video.
Very helpful and entertaining for understadning basic concepts. Thank you!
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The concept of a specific distance for absolute magnitude was lost on me during reading many astronomy articles over the years. It wasn't until I purchased a telescope in the 2010s that I started looking for better resources to prepare for star parties. One of those resources is "Objects in the Heavens" by Peter Birren. He uses the same comparison diagram as you present. I thoroughly enjoy your presentations. David Fuller, "Eyes on the Sky", and David Fuller both have outstanding content and presentation skills, as do you.
Thank you for sharing that resource. I am going to check it out. I am familiar with David's content on 'Eyes on the Sky', and I think he is a great educator. I appreciate his telescope videos and how to set them up. This channel is a must-see for anyone who wants more in depth videos about telescopes.
@@learnthesky Janine, sorry for the typo. I meant to say David Fuller's "Eyes on the Sky", and David Butler's "How Far Away is it".
@@johngiromini5745 no worries. I love both those channels!!
Try hers are great videos that make my idea across to other people as I explain thy e night sky 🌌
You are a wonderful teacher!!
I have always struggled with the magnitude thing. You nailed it into my brain in 6 minutes. Thanks for your work Jenna!
This video made me want to learn more, massive thanks to you for making this accurate and educational content ❤
Great, informative video, but it's one that reminds me I'm simply a stargazer rather than an amateur astronomer. Celestial mechanics and categorization go straight over the top of my head and I'm actually ok with that. But again, great video.
There is lot of light pollution in our area that we cannot see ursa major ☹️
That is indeed sad
Till which magnitude of stars you can see with unaided eye
The human limit is magnitude six. Anything with magnitude 7 or more you need magnification.
Thanks you
Wait- how do you convert the light years into absolute magnitude?
A star at 10parsecs will have the same apparent and absolute magnitudes😮
Not if some dusts, or Elon Musk's stellar network comes in the middle.
Silly comment, didn't Wolf 359 play an important part in Star Trek Deep Space Nine?
I'm not sure. I am more familiar with Star Trek: The Next Generation...Captain Picard is my favorite!
I accidentally pressed dislike but i wanted to say great video
I cant follow sorry