Augmentation

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Augmentation

The apparent increase in the semidiameter of a celestial body, as observed from the earth, as its altitude increases, due to reduced distance from the observer.
The term is used principally in reference to the moon.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use