Argelander method raveš-e Argelander Fr.: méthode d'Argelander A technique to estimate the brightness of a → variable star. It involves comparing the variable with a sequence of neighboring stars of slightly different → magnitudes. Friedrich Wilhelm Argelander (1799-1875), German astronomer. His most important work was his compilation of the Bonner Durchmusterung; → method. |
lander zamin-nešin Fr.: atterrisseur A → space probe designed to land on a → planet or other solid → celestial body. |