illumination
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Even Apollo astronauts didn't see the Orientale basin completely because of their orbit and illumination conditions.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Additional lenses then organize the beams into a structured grid of square illumination areas at the receiving surface.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
But generating enough heat from harder to capture wavelengths has traditionally required thick absorbing materials or very bright illumination, making such detectors bulky and slow.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026
“Is Amy’s illumination anywhere about? I took a fancy to buy that for Father,” said Jo, very anxious to learn the fate of her sister’s work.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing illumination
Let There Be Light: Lum and Luc
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"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury
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