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Record 1 2017-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrochemistry and Cosmochemistry
  • Astronomy
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
CONT

Magnitudes, whether apparent or absolute, that are based on stellar brightness as they are observed with the human eye are called "visual magnitudes" or "absolute visual magnitudes" ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrochimie et cosmochimie
  • Astronomie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
CONT

Les magnitudes mesurées par des photomètres visuels ou à l'œil sont dites «visuelles». Avant l'invention de la photographie et son utilisation dans l'astronomie, les méthodes visuelles de la définition des magnitudes étaient les seules possibles pour la photométrie des étoiles.

Spanish

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