The apparent magnitude (m) of a celestial object is a number that is a measure of its brightness as seen by an observer on Earth. The brighter an object appears, the lower its magnitude value (i.e. inverse relation). The Sun, at apparent magnitude of â27, is the brightest object in the sky.
McGill University. Built in 1821, McGill University is the oldest university in Montreal, Quebec's largest city. The university was founded by Scottish merchant James McGill, and that accounts for the university being an English-language school. McGill covers an expanse of two campuses with 11 faculties of study and 300 disciplines.
McGill University. Our 10 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 300 programs to some 40,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students. McGill ranks 1st in Canada among medical-doctoral universities (Macleanâs) and 30th in the world (QS World University Rankings).