fényességet
Fényességet is a Hungarian word that translates to "brightness" or "luminosity" in English. It is a fundamental concept in physics and astronomy, referring to the intrinsic amount of light emitted by a celestial object. In astronomy, it is often measured on a logarithmic scale, with brighter objects having lower apparent magnitudes. The concept of fényességet is crucial for understanding the distance and properties of stars and galaxies. It is distinct from apparent brightness, which is how bright an object appears from Earth and is influenced by its distance.
Beyond its scientific applications, fényességet can also be used metaphorically in Hungarian to describe a person's