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Title:

Zodiacal Light

Url:

https://atoptics.co.uk/blog/zodiacal-light/

Creator:

Cowley, Les

Publisher:

Atmospheric Optics

Description: This site, from Atmospheric Optics, contains information about zodiacal light--sunlight scattered by dust particles between the planets. The best times to observe such scattering are provided along with explanations of how the light is scattered forward and backwards. An image provides an example of zodiacal light.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Zodiacal light. Counterglow. Gegenschein
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Planets
Meteorology -- Atmosphere
Physics -- Optics and light

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

Source:

comPADRE

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