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Kirkus
14-02-2008, 10:41 AM
I've noticed on many astro images that are shared on the internet, certain specs are included. The f-ratio, focal length, etc. I understand how to figure out. But how do you figure out the magnitude, altitude, and seeing conditions? Are there mathematical equations to be learned or are these just best guesses?

iceman
14-02-2008, 11:05 AM
The magnitude and altitude are from planetarium/starchart programs.

Seeing is an educated guess.

Kirkus
14-02-2008, 12:34 PM
Oh. Of course! That makes sense. Thanks.