What is the definition of luminosity

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The intrinsic brightness of a celestial object or the rate of emission of radiation, visible or otherwise.

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Luminosity is the total amount of energy emitted by a star, galaxy, or other astronomical object per unit time.

Riley Finn answered Jan 27, 2017

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