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Re: (IAAC) Fwd: (meteorobs) LM Star Count vs Milky Way Perception
Chances are that when you see a 5.2 sky and the Milky Way, the more
experienced observers would call it a 6.0 magnitude sky. LM of faint stars
depends severely on experience, and eyesight. OTOH, a very large, extended
object like the Milky Way looks about the same to everybody under the same
sky.
I can often see much fainter stars than others observing with me. When
I get together with other very experienced amateurs, however, they can often
see deeper than I can. However, when an object is very large it is sensed
by more rods which is much easier for the eye/brain combination to handle.
This pretty much seems to negate the experience and eyesight factors.
Clear skies, Sue
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