Stefans Boltzmann Law: Find Star Luminosity

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how do i find the luminosity of a star
 
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You measure it with a camera and telescope, or you can calculate it knowing it's temperature.
 
Check out the following page:

http://exploringuniverse.com/star/what-is-star.php"
 
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