FIRSTLIGHT

First light

In astronomy, first light is the first use of a telescope to take an astronomical image after it has been constructed. This is often not the first viewing using the telescope; optical tests will probably have been performed during daylight to adjust the components. The first light image is normally of little scientific interest and is of poor quality since the various telescope elements are yet to be adjusted for optimum efficiency. Usually, a well-known and spectacular astronomical object is chosen. Despite this, a first light is always a moment of great excitement, both for the people who designed and built the telescope, and for the astronomical community.

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First Light

First Light is an album recorded in 1971 by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, featuring string arrangements by Don Sebesky. It was his third album released on Creed Taylor's CTI label and features performances by Hubbard, Herbie Hancock, Eric Gale, George Benson, Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Airto Moreira and Richard Wyands. The album is part of a loose trilogy including his two previous records at the time, Red Clay and Straight Life.

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firstlight

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first light

Noun

  1. Dawn; sunrise; the moment at which the sun can first be seen on the horizon.


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