light curve
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of light curve
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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In current models, a magnetar can act like an energy source that feeds power into a supernova, making it exceptionally bright and shaping its overall light curve.
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"The infrared light curve was the complete opposite of the visible light," Tzanidakis said.
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Spot-Crossing Signal: A change in the transit light curve that happens when a planet moves across a darker, cooler starspot on the star's surface.
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Light Curve: A graph showing how a star's brightness changes over time.
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This allows the researchers to computationally progress the initial 3D structure of a hotspot over time as it orbits the black hole to create a whole light curve.
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