Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Nonluminosity

👉 In astronomy, a term that refers to an object or system of objects that emit light but not enough to illuminate a given area. This can happen for various reasons such as incomplete absorption by atmospheric gases, reflection off nearby stars, or even due to some other physical processes. Non-luminosity is often used in conjunction with the concept of luminosity, which refers to the amount of energy emitted by an object or system of objects.

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