K-correction (cosmology) – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Astronomical Units & Measurements Glossary

I. What is K-correction in cosmology? In the field of cosmology, K-correction refers to a correction factor applied to astronomical observations to account for the effects of redshift on the measured properties of celestial objects. Redshift is the phenomenon in which the light emitted by an object is shifted towards longer wavelengths as the object … Read more