Limb brightening

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe optical effect where, when certain wavelengths (not in the spectrum of visible light) are examined, the edge of the disk of a star appears brighter than the center of the disk.

Synonyms

linebroadening gravity darkening bolometric correction doppler broadening gravity-darkening luminous energy apparent brightness luminosity function luminescence photoheating light echo elve

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