Aberration
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Aberration
1. In astronomy, the apparent angular displacement of the
position of a celestial body in the direction of motion of the
observer, caused by the combination of the velocity of the observer
and the velocity of light. See
constant of aberration,
planetary aberration. Compare
parallax.
2. In optics, a specific deviation from perfect imagery, as,
for example: spherical aberration, coma, astigmatism, curvature
of field, and distortion.
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use