Optics & gearDefinedTerm
Seeing
The steadiness of the atmosphere.
Good seeing means stable, sharp views. Rated on scales like Antoniadi I–V.
Used in these guides
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- Dark-Sky Sites Near Miami: The Everglades, Big Cypress, and the Keys25° North
- Tropical Observing: Humidity, Haze, Hurricane Season, and the Surprisingly Steady Seeing of South Florida25° North