Noun
light curve (plural light curves)
(astronomy) a graph of the intensity of radiation from an astronomical object as it changes with time
For example, NASA's Kepler Mission seeks to discover Earth-sized planets around other stars by measuring minute changes in the star's light curve as the planet passes between the star and the spacecraft. Source: Internet
In 1991, a rotation period of Nereid of about 13.6 hours was determined by an analysis of its light curve. Source: Internet
In combination with the changing transparency of the ejected material, they produce the rapidly declining light curve. Source: Internet
Its rotational period is 5.917813 hours, a value determined by observing its distinct light curve. Source: Internet
SN 1961f in NGC 3003 was the prototype and only member of the Type IV class, with a light curve similar to a Type II-P supernova, with hydrogen absorption lines but weak hydrogen emission lines. Source: Internet
SN 2005ek citation might be an observational example of an ultra-stripped supernova, giving rise to a relatively dim and fast decaying light curve. Source: Internet