Because apparent magnitude is the brightness of a star, as seen from Earth, whereas absolute magnitude is the brightness of a star as seen from the same distance-about 32.6 light years away.  Absolute magnitude is the brightness of an object as seen from a predete â¦ rmined distance, depending on the object.    For planets, the distance used is 1 AU (Astronomical Units). Stars and galaxies use 10 parsecs which is about 32.616 light years.
Moultrie, Georgia. Moultrie is the county seat and largest city of Colquitt County, Georgia, in the United States. It is the third largest city in Southwest Georgia, behind Thomasville and Albany. As of the 2010 census, Moultrie's population was 14,268.
Not to be confused with Macon, Georgia. Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,740. The county seat is Oglethorpe. The Macon County Courthouse is located in Oglethorpe, Georgia.