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Term: F corona
Definition:

Of the white-light corona (the corona seen by the eye at a total solar eclipse), that portion which is caused by sunlight scattered or reflected by solid particles (dust) in interplanetary space. The same phenomenon produces zodiacal light.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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