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 July 21, 2017

The Limb of the Sun

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In today's Nerdy Curio from Minute Physics, the phenomenon of limb darkening, and why the sun looks brightest at its center.

Aired March 11, 2016

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    As someone who doesn't generally understand physics, this was a good explanation
    appreciate appreciated
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