Question

The brightness of a star depends on the amount of light energy coming from the star.

Which factor also affects the brightness of a star in the sky?


the amount light shining on the star


the distance of the star from Earth


the season of the year on Earth


the number of other separate stars seen around it

Answer 1

Answer:

Three factors control the brightness of a star as seen from Earth: how big it is, how hot it is, and how far away it is. Magnitude is the measure of a star's brightness. Apparent magnitude is how bright a star appears when viewed from Earth.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

the amount light shining on the star

Explanation: