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he·li·o·graph

(hē′lē-ə-grăf′)

1. A device for transmitting messages by reflecting sunlight.

2. A device capable of imaging the surface and outer regions of the sun.

v. he·li·o·graphed, he·li·o·graph·ing, he·li·o·graphs

v.tr.

To send (a message) by heliograph.

v.intr.

To send a heliograph.

he′li·og′ra·pher (-ŏg′rə-fər) n.

he′li·o·graph′ic adj.

he′li·og′ra·phy (-ŏg′rə-fē) n.

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heliography

- Using a mirror to send a signal.

heliography

1. the measurement of the duration and intensity of sunlight.
2. the system or process of signaling by reflecting the sun’s rays in a mirror.
3. an early photographic process involving coated metal plates exposed to sunlight. — heliographer, n. — heliographic, heliographical, adj.

See also: Sun

Translations

héliographie

eliografia fototipia

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