This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. English to Dutch
  3. Astronomy & Space

libration

For term searches and specialty glossaries, please try the new GBK glossaries
12:35 Apr 13, 2009
English to Dutch translations [PRO]
Science - Astronomy & Space
English term or phrase: libration
Definition from astronomy.com:
The small oscillations in the moon’s motion that allow Earth-based observers to see slightly more than half the moon’s surface

Example sentence(s):
  • Libration is the apparent side to side rocking and up and down nodding of the Moon. There are two components: the more obvious "optical" and the very subtle "physical" libration. www3.telus.net
  • Although the Moon always presents us with the same face towards the Earth, due to its rotation and revolution being tidally locked to the same period, the combined effect of all these different librations allows us over time to see some 59% of the Moon's surface. Wertern Washington University
  • Libration in longitude is a consequence of the Moon's orbit around Earth being somewhat eccentric, so that the Moon's rotation sometimes leads and sometimes lags its orbital position. NationMaster.com
Glossary-building KudoZ




This question was created by:
ProZ.com Staff
ProZ.com Staff


This question will remain open until an answer receives the required level of agreement from peers. Submission is still possible.


Summary of translations provided
4 +1libratie
MJMTuijl


Discussion entries: 1





  

Translations offered


18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
libratie


Definition from Wikipedia:
Libratie is een term uit de astronomie (van het Latijnse werkwoord
libro -are "balanceren"), waarmee een langzame schommeling (echt of
schijnbaar) van een satelliet wordt aangeduid, zoals gezien vanaf het
hemellichaam waar die satelliet omheen draait. Meestal wordt met de term de
libratie van de maan bedoeld.

Example sentence(s):
  • Hierdoor lopen rotatie en omloop in de loop van een maand een beetje uit de maat. Daardoor zijn éénmaal de oostelijke en éénmaal de westelijke randgebieden van de maanrand enigszins naar de aarde gekeerd. Dit noemen we libratie in de lengte. We kunnen hierdoor iets meer dan de helft van de maan zien. - sterrenkunde.nl  
MJMTuijl
Local time: 08:14
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch

Votes in favor of/against selecting this as the best translation of the term asked
Yes  GevelT
4 days
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search