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Surface temperature
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Temperature is a physical property of matter that quantitatively expresses the common notions of hot and cold. [1]
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Trivia
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- The surface temperature of a planet is the actual temperature on the planet's surface.
- Takes in consideration the greenhouse effect.
- When available, surface temperature is often used to qualify the temperature of terrestrial planets.
- The Kelvin scale is the principal temperature scale used in astronomy.
- The surface temperature of a planet is not to be confused with its effective temperature.
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Sources
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References
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