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Discussion in 'Astronomy, Exobiology, & Cosmology' started by iced_earth, Feb 1, 2002.

  1. iced_earth

    iced_earth Anathematized Registered Senior Member

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    i was just wondering if their is a technical term for the part of earth that is in the dark.

    also if theirs a term for the moon's dark side , other then the dark side of the moon
     
    iced_earth, Feb 1, 2002
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  3. Adam

    Adam §Þ@ç€ MØnk€¥ Registered Senior Member

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    Umbra. Night. Dark. Given the definition of "night", the word is technically about as correct as anyone could want.
     
    Adam, Feb 1, 2002
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  5. goofyfish

    goofyfish Analog By Birth, Digital By Design Valued Senior Member

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    The moon's "dark side" is actually a partial misconception for many people. The side turned away from the earth is called the moon’s dark side, even though it is lit half of the time.

    Peace.
     
    goofyfish, Feb 1, 2002
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  7. Mr. G

    Mr. G reality.sys Valued Senior Member

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    1.) Shadowed.

    2.) au Naturale (most of the Universe is dark)
     
    Mr. G, Feb 2, 2002
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  8. Boris2

    Boris2 Valued Senior Member

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    More accurately termed the "farside".
     
    Boris2, Feb 2, 2002
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