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ashen light [′ash·ən ¦līt] (astronomy) A faint, luminous glow sometimes observed over the right side of Venus when it is close to inferior conjunction, probably due to electrical disturbances in the ionosphere of Venus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| As early as 1600, Galileo had begun to transfer his artist's knowledge of reflection and secondary light to his study of the moon and its mysterious ashen light. |
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