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The observation of different brightness of stars is mentioned also in the [[New Testament]]: ''"The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor."''<ref>{{cite web |title=Bible, 1 Corinthians 15:41 (New International Version)|publisher=Bible Gateway |url=http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A41&version=NIV|quote=Credit:Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®}}</ref>

The observation of different brightness of stars is mentioned also in the [[New Testament]]: ''"The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor."''<ref>{{cite web |title=Bible, 1 Corinthians 15:41 (New International Version)|publisher=Bible Gateway |url=http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A41&version=NIV|quote=Credit:Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®}}</ref>

In 140 AD, Claudius Ptolemy added "greater" and "smaller" within the magnitude to separate them further.

In 140 AD, [[Claudius Ptolemy]] added "greater" and "smaller" within the magnitude to separate them further.

With [[Galileo]] and the [[telescope]], it was possible to make out stars that were much dimmer than sixth magnitude.

With [[Galileo]] and the [[telescope]], it was possible to make out stars that were much dimmer than sixth magnitude.