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Astronomers Observe The Limb Darkening Effect On Nearby Stars

The edge of the Sun appears darker than its central region. This effect is known as limb darkening and tells us about the solar atmosphere. This same limb darkening effect has now been observed on several nearby stars and could help us improve our understanding of stellar atmospheres.

Astronomers Observe The Limb Darkening Effect On Nearby Stars

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