magnitudiluku
Magnitudiluku is a Finnish term that translates to "magnitude number" or "magnitude figure." It is most commonly used in the context of astronomical magnitudes, which quantify the brightness of celestial objects. The magnitude scale is a logarithmic scale where smaller numbers indicate brighter objects. For example, the Sun has a magnitude of about -26.7, while the faintest stars visible to the naked eye have a magnitude of around +6.
The system of astronomical magnitudes was originally developed by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus. He classified
In addition to astronomical magnitudes, the term magnitudiluku can occasionally be used in other contexts to