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Definition of Photosphere
1. Noun. The intensely luminous surface of a star (especially the sun).
Definition of Photosphere
1. n. A sphere of light; esp., the luminous envelope of the sun.
Definition of Photosphere
1. Noun. (astronomy) A visible surface layer of a star, and especially that of a sun. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Photosphere
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Photosphere
Literary usage of Photosphere
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Astronomy by Simon Newcomb, Edward Singleton Holden (1883)
"photosphere.—To the simple vision the sun presents the aspect of a brilliant sphere.
The visible shining surface of this sphere is called the photosphere, ..."
2. Bulletin by United States Weather Bureau (1902)
"The spots themselves appear to consist of masses of metallic vapors and gase.s which
are cooler than the surrounding photosphere and strongly absorb the ..."
3. An Introduction to Astronomy by Forest Ray Moulton (1916)
"The apparent surface of the sun is called the photosphere (light sphere). It has
the appearance of being rather sharply defined, Fig. ..."
4. The Sun by Charles Greeley Abbot (1911)
"As viewed through the telescope, or photographed, the radiating surface of the
sun, called the "photosphere," presents a brilliant disk covered by ..."
5. Astronomy for High Schools and Colleges by Simon Newcomb, Edward Singleton Holden (1881)
"photosphere.—To the simple vision the sun presents the aspect of a brilliant sphere.
The visible shining surface of this sphere is called the photosphere, ..."
6. Astronomy for High Schools and Colleges by Simon Newcomb, Edward Singleton Holden (1881)
"photosphere.—To the simple vision the sun presents the aspect of a brilliant sphere.
The visible shining surface of this sphere is called the photosphere, ..."
7. Astronomy for High Schools and Colleges by Simon Newcomb, Edward Singleton Holden (1887)
"The visible shining surface of this sphere is called the photosphere, ...
The apparently flat surface presented by a view of the photosphere is called the ..."
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