apparent

apparent

Physics as observed but ignoring such factors as the motion of the observer, changes in the environment, etc.

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apparent

Denoting a property of a star or other celestial body, such as altitude or brightness, as seen or measured by an observer. Corrections must be made to obtain the true value.

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apparent

[ə′pa·rənt]

(astronomy)

A term used to designate certain measured or measurable astronomic quantities to refer them to real or visible objects, such as the sun or a star.

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