annular

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I have an assortment of neutral density filters because I had previously photographed an annular eclipse, when the moon is farther away in its Earth orbit and therefore doesn’t block the entirety of the sun.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

Further examination of the radially polarized beam behavior when focused with an annular shape revealed that the longitudinal field is greatly enhanced.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

The guide, called “Getting a Feel for Eclipses,” illustrates the paths of the 2017 total, 2023 annular and 2024 total solar eclipses.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

The skies did not fully cede to darkness as I watched the annular eclipse in the Hill Country town of Bandera on Saturday, but instead had just a slight slate blue tone.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2023

When shaft c is moved endways inwards its other annular clutch engages the clutch on that side of it, and the turning feed is put into operation.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua