In astronomy, what does the unit abbreviated, Vo, stand for? magnitude of a planet?

Answers (2)

VO – (software) Virtual Observatory

Votes: +0 / -0

Vo;
Visual (apparent) magnitude is a measure of the brightness of a celestial object as seen from Earth. The lower the number, the brighter the object. Negative numbers indicate extreme brightness. The full moon has an apparent magnitude of -12.6; the suns is -26.8. We can see objects up to 6th magnitude without a telescope. Apparent magnitude is abbreviated m. This system of rating the brightness of celestial objects was developed by the Greek astronomer Hipparchus in 120 B.C.

Votes: +0 / -0