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I am having a problem following how to convert MPAS into nits (
candelas per sq. meter ). Would someone please walk me through the math for let's say an MPAS 0 and MPAS 1 star? I have reviewed Table 2.2 in Clark's _Visual Astronomy_ book; Schlyter's _Radiometry FAQ_ at http://www.shell.linux.se/pausch/comp/radfaq.html#7 and Jan Hollan's Luminance programs at http://www.astro.cz/utf/svetlo/compute/lum.php : Clark for example computes: MPAS cd / m^2 0 112700 5 1128 Schylter computes: MPAS cd / m^2 0 109000 5 1090 Allen's Astrophysical Quantities gives: 1m_v = 0 star per square degree outside atmosphere 0.84 x 10^-2 nit's ( cd / m^2 ) I assume this works by applying Pogson's equation, but I'm having a problem getting the units to come out properly - perhaps because MPAS is circular and cd / m^2 are square? Any pointers would be appreciated. Regards - Kurt |
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