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synchrone [′siŋ‚krōn]
(astronomy) The geometrical locus of the dust grains ejected from the nucleus of a comet at the same time and having any value of beta. Synchrone the curve along which dust particles are distributed in the tail of a comet as the particles separate from the nucleus. The cloud of particles is extended along the curve as a result of the unequal pressure of sunlight on particles of various sizes. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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