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UNAIDED EYE [2 records]

Record 1 2017-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • The Eye
CONT

At one time Eta Carinae was, after Sirius, the most brilliant star in the sky, but since 1841 it has dimmed considerably, and it is now invisible to the naked eye.

CONT

Just visible to the naked eye.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Oeil
DEF

Par la vue seule, sans l'aide d'un instrument d'optique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • The Eye
DEF

The eye unaided by an instrument that changes the apparent size or distance of an object or otherwise alters visual powers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Oeil
CONT

Objet visible à l'œil nu, sans l'aide d'aucun instrument d'optique.

Spanish

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