| absolute value |
the magnitude of a real number irrespective of its sign; distance of a real number from zero. [2 definitions] |
| Aldebaran |
an orange binary star in the constellation Taurus, having a combined magnitude of 0.9. |
| Algol |
an eclipsing binary star in the constellation Perseus, having a magnitude that varies between 2.3 and 3.4. |
| Alpha Centauri |
a double star in the constellation Centaurus, the closest star to the solar system, having a combined magnitude of -0.3. |
| Alpheratz |
a bright star in the constellations Pegasus and Andromeda, having a magnitude of 2.0. |
| Altair |
the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, having a magnitude of 0.8. |
| ammeter |
an instrument that measures the magnitude of an electrical current in amperes. |
| amperage |
the magnitude of an electrical current, expressed in amperes. |
| Antares |
a red binary star in the constellation Scorpius, having a combined magnitude of 1.0. |
| Arcturus |
an orange star in the constellation Boötes, having a magnitude of zero. |
| Betelgeuse |
a red variable star in the constellation Orion, having a magnitude of 0.7. |
| Capella |
a yellow triple star in the constellation Auriga, having a magnitude of 0.1. |
| Castor |
a white triple star, each component of which is a double star, in the constellation Gemini, having a combined magnitude of 2.5. |
| colossal |
extremely large in size, magnitude, or effect; enormous; gigantic; huge. |
| coordinate |
in mathematics, a magnitude that defines position with reference to a fixed point or system of lines, or an element of a set of numbers representing such magnitudes. [1/11 definitions] |
| Deneb |
the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus, having a magnitude of 1.2. |
| dipole |
a pair of electric charges or magnetic poles that are of equal magnitude but opposite polarity. [1/3 definitions] |
| eclipsing binary |
two stars that orbit a common center of gravity and periodically move in front of each other, causing a fluctuating magnitude. |
| extenuate |
to reduce the magnitude or seriousness of (a fault or offense) by offering partial excuses. |
| Mira |
a red variable star in the constellation Cetus, having a widely fluctuating magnitude between 2.0 and 10.0. |
| Mizar |
a binary star in the constellation Ursa Major, having a magnitude of 2.2. |