counterglow

GPTKB entity

Statements (12)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf astronomer
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Gegenschein
gptkbp:causedBy backscattering of sunlight by interplanetary dust
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label counterglow
gptkbp:isBestSeen at the antisolar point
gptkbp:isEasiestToSee in dark, clear skies
gptkbp:isFaint yes
gptkbp:isObserved opposite the Sun
gptkbp:isVisible in the night sky
gptkbp:partOf zodiacal light phenomena
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gegenschein
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8