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Seeing and Photographing Very Faintly Illuminated Objects

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THE question frequently arises, particularly among astronomers, whether it is possible to photograph objects too faintly illuminated to be seen. At the suggestion of Dr. Mees, the writer, assisted by Mr. Huse, has made some observations with measured illuminations giving comparative sensibilities of the human retina and an extra rapid photographic plate.

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NUTTING, P. Seeing and Photographing Very Faintly Illuminated Objects. Nature 93, 480 (1914). https://doi.org/10.1038/093480b0

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