ASTRONOMICAL QUANTITIES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site limiting magnitude The faintest detectable magnitude that can be observed or detected by an instrument or telescope. Limiting magnitude depends not only on the instrument, but also on the observing technique and, crucially, upon the seeing conditions. Related category    • ASTRONOMICAL QUANTITIES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP