Radiant
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008288
The apparent point or area in the sky from which meteor trails appear to originate during a meteor shower. This optical illusion is caused by perspective, as parallel meteor paths converge when viewed from Earth. The radiant's position is typically given by its right ascension and declination.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008288 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Luminous |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "The apparent point or area in the sky from which meteor trails appear to originate during a meteor shower. This optical illusion is caused by perspective, as parallel meteor paths converge when viewed from Earth. The radiant's position is typically given by its right ascension and declination.",
"see_also": [
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