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Examples of Isophotes : Depend on intrinsic shapes of galaxies AND their orientation relative to our line of sight. Real-life examples of Isophotes. Isophotes can be complex and depend on band. Measuring the total magnitudes of galaxies using
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Examples of Isophotes: Depend on intrinsic shapes of galaxies AND their orientation relative to our line of sight.
Measuring the total magnitudes of galaxies using cumulative photometry as a function of radius. Note how the curves converge.