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gegenschein
[ gey-guhn-shahyn ]
noun
, Astronomy.
- a faint, elliptical patch of light in the night sky that appears opposite the sun, being a reflection of sunlight by meteoric material in space.
gegenschein
/ ˈɡeɪɡənˌʃaɪn /
noun
- a faint glow in the sky, just visible at a position opposite to that of the sun and having a similar origin to zodiacal light Also calledcounterglow
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gegenschein1
First recorded in 1875–80, gegenschein is from the German word Gegenschein counterglow
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gegenschein1
German, from gegen against, opposite + Schein light; see shine
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Example Sentences
He must moreover sign with his own hand the so-called «Gegenschein» (Counter-certificate) to be found in the deposit book.
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Barnard finds that the Gegenschein is not so faint as is generally supposed.
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The Gegenschein is an extremely elusive phenomenon, suitable only for eyes that have been specially trained to see it.
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M. Quénisset notes that—as in the case of the Zodiacal Light—the southern border of the Gegenschein is sharper than the northern.
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These are known respectively as the Zodiacal Light and the Gegenschein.
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