Eddington Luminosity – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Astronomical Units & Measurements Glossary

I. What is Eddington Luminosity? Eddington Luminosity is a concept in astrophysics that refers to the maximum luminosity that a star can achieve before the radiation pressure from the star’s own energy output overcomes the force of gravity holding the star together. It is named after the British astrophysicist Sir Arthur Eddington, who first proposed … Read more