Distance Modulus
μ = 5·log10(d) - 5
What it says
The difference between apparent and absolute magnitude of an object, giving its distance in parsecs.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
mu | Distance modulus (mag) | 1 |
d | Distance (parsecs) | L |
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