annular

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I have an assortment of neutral density filters because I had previously photographed an annular eclipse, when the moon is farther away in its Earth orbit and therefore doesn’t block the entirety of the sun.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024

Further examination of the radially polarized beam behavior when focused with an annular shape revealed that the longitudinal field is greatly enhanced.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

The guide, called “Getting a Feel for Eclipses,” illustrates the paths of the 2017 total, 2023 annular and 2024 total solar eclipses.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2024

Stargazers and astronomers witnessed an annular solar eclipse in parts of the US, Central and South America.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2023

Since this describing circle is rolled on the outside of the pinion and on the outside of the annular wheel we may distinguish it as the exterior describing circle.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua