Alternative form of limb brightening

(physics, astronomy) The optical effect where, when certain wavelengths (not in the spectrum of visible light) are examined, the edge of the disk of a star appears brighter than the center of the disk.

Synonym of gravity darkening

Alternative form of limb-brightened

A whitesmith.

plural of brightsmith

A coastal town in Tendring district, Essex, England (OS grid ref TM0817).

A surname.

plural of Brightwell

A surname.