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General astrology

Astrology consists of a number of belief systems which hold that there is a relationship between visible astronomical phenomena and events in the human world.

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absolute zero

Astrology; General astrology

The temperature at which the motion of all atoms and molecules stops and no heat is given off. Absolute zero is reached at 0 degrees Kelvin or -273.16 degrees Celsius

ablation

Astrology; General astrology

A process by where the atmosphere melts away and removes the surface material of an incoming meteorite.

accretion

Astrology; General astrology

The process by where dust and gas accumulated into larger bodies such as stars and planets.

accretion disk

Astrology; General astrology

A disk of gas that accumulates around a center of gravitational attraction, such as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole. As the gas spirals in, it becomes hot and emits light or even ...

achondrite

Astrology; General astrology

A stone meteorite that contains no chondrules.

albedo

Astrology; General astrology

The reflective property of a non-luminous object. A perfect mirror would have an albedo of 100% while a black hole would have an albedo of 0%.

albedo feature

Astrology; General astrology

A dark or light marking on the surface of an object that may or may not be a geological or topographical feature.

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