coronagraph field of view

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Term: coronagraph field of view
Definition:

The total amount of sky viewed in a coronagraph. The Sun is ~ 0.5 degrees across. A 3-degree coronagraph field of view covers 2-6 solar radii (inside of 2 solar radii the Sun is blocked out)

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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