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photovisual magnitude

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photovisual magnitude has definition The magnitude of an object as measured photographically by filters and emulsions that are sensitive to the same region of the spectrum as the human eye. (antiquated) has source: Hopkins, J. 1976 Glossary of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Chicago Press, 2001-09-27 09:33:16.0
is a kind of apparent magnitude

radiation measurement has unit radiation unit

number has value 2001-09-27 09:32:57.0

photovisual magnitude	has definition The magnitude of an object as measured photographically by filters and emulsions that are sensitive to the same region of the spectrum as the human eye. (antiquated)
photovisual magnitude	is a kind of apparent magnitude
radiation measurement	has unit radiation unit
number	has value