For example, some stars put out large amounts of energy in the infrared part of the spectrum, so that this can produce a different relative magnitude rating than using light energy from the middle of the spectrum.
-- Charles Francis Richter
   
Charles Francis Richter   Name:
Charles Francis Richter
Type:
Scientist
Nationality:
American
Birth:
April 26, 1900
Death:
April 20, 1985
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