Apparent & Absolute Magnitude (Distance Modulus)
Convert between apparent magnitude, absolute magnitude and distance using the distance modulus.
How to use the Apparent & Absolute Magnitude
- Fill in what you know of: Apparent magnitude m, Absolute magnitude M, Distance β leave the unknown empty.
- The results (Apparent magnitude, Absolute magnitude, Distance, Distance modulus m β M) are calculated instantly as you type.
- Use βCopy linkβ to share the calculation with the same input values.
Formula
- m β M = 5Β·logββ(d) β 5