Tar A has a magnitude of 2.5; star B 5.5; star C, 9.5. which is the brightest?

MichaelM

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A is brightest. A and B should(tm) be visible to the naked eye on a dark night with clear weather out in the country (up to magnitude 6 should be visible in those conditions).

B and C have an intensity ratio of 16 (magnitude difference squared).'
 
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