The Apparent
Magnitude Scale Extended
Object |
Apparent Magnitude |
Sun |
-26.5 |
Full Moon |
-12.5 |
Venus (brightest) |
-4.0 |
Mars, Jupiter (brightest) |
-2.0 |
| Sirius | -1.5 |
| Aldebaran | 1.0 |
| Naked Eye Limit | 6.5 |
| Binocular Limit | 10.0 |
| 6" Telescope Limit (Visual) | 13.0 |
| Palomar 200" (Modern Detectors) | 25.0 |
| Keck 400" (Modern Detectors) | 30.0 |
