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nightglow [′nīt‚glō] (geophysics) A subdivision of airglow in which energy comes from reactions of atomic oxygen between 42 and 60 miles (70 and 100 kilometers), and from ionic recombination around 180 miles (300 kilometers). 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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| Bida (currently at Lowell Observatory) to pursue the investigation of the visible nightglow on the dark side of Venus. |
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