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ONE-WAY LIGHT TIME

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase One-Way Light Time.

One-Way Light Time - as a noun

The elapsed time it takes for light (or radio signals) to travel between the earth and a celestial object

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owlt

Example Sentences

"The one-way light time from the Sun to Earth is approximately 8 minutes."
"The one-way light time between the Earth and the Moon is about 1.3 seconds."
"Scientists use the concept of one-way light time to measure the distance between celestial bodies."
"The one-way light time between the Earth and Mars can range from 4 to 24 minutes depending on their relative positions in their orbits."
"Interplanetary missions must account for the one-way light time in their communication systems."
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