limb darkening

Noun

Meaning

limb darkening (uncountable)

(physics, astronomy) The optical effect where the edge of the disk of a star appears darker than the center of the disk.

limb-darkening (uncountable)

Alternative form of limb darkening

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Alternative names

limb-darkening

Close letter words and terms

limb brightened limb brightening limb darkened limb deficient person limb from limb limb impaired individual