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3 articles for "Occultation"

Occultation [Astro*Index]

Partial or complete blocking of the light from one body by the passage of another body (particularly the Moon or a planet) in front of it. This refers to the same type of phenomena as an eclipse. [Distinguish from eclipse] From precise timings by different observers (almost exclusively amateur astronomers), a wide variety of information about celestial objects can be determined, including: planetary atmospheres, coordinates of distant radio sources, dimensions of objects with extended disks, radio and X-ray objects, and the heights of lunar mountains lying near the limb of the Moon.

See also:
♦ Eclipse ♦ Limb
Occultation [Munkasey M.]

The blocking of the light as sent from a body to anobserver by the passage of another body in front of it. See also: "Eclipse". The term "Eclipse" is used when referring to interactions among the Earth, Sun and Moon, whereas the term "Occultation" is used when the Earth and any two other bodies are interacting.

See also:
♦ Eclipse ♦ Limb
Occultation [DeVore]

When a planet or star is hidden or eclipsed by another body, particularly by the Moon, there results what is termed an occultation.

See also:
♦ Eclipse ♦ Limb

 

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