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(meteorobs) I second that question!
On February 13th, John wrote:
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From: "John M. Polard" <mifra@skynetdot be>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 98 07:04:50 PST
Subject: Re: (meteorobs) CALL FOR OBSERVATIONS: Gegenschein
Hi, there is a stupid question but what is the gegenshein ? I know this
word, but I am unable to remember what is it.
Thanks and best regards,
John (Polard@usadot net)
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I was too busy to ask myself. Thanks for asking John.
Webster on the web (http://www.m-w.com) did not find the spelling
from above but gave me the option to look at the definition below.
Main Entry: ge.gen.schein
Pronunciation: 'gA-g&n-"shIn
Function: noun
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: German, from gegen against, counter- + Schein shine
Date: 1880
: a faint light about 20? across on the celestial sphere opposite the sun probably caused by backscatter of sunlight by solar-system dust
Works for me.
Clear skies!
Russell