limb brightening

Noun

Meaning

limb brightening (uncountable)

(physics, astronomy) The 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.

limb-brightening (uncountable)

Alternative form of limb brightening

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Alternative names

limb-brightening

Close letter words and terms

limb limb absence individual limb brightened limb darkened limb darkening limb deficient person