👉 Midirons are a type of light source that emits intense, high-energy light. They were first introduced into the field of astronomy in 1926 by astronomer William Herschel. The term "midiron" comes from the Greek word "mid" meaning middle and "iron" which is a metal used for lighting. Midirons are created through a process called midiron production, where a small amount of iron is ground into fine powder and then mixed with a