steradian

/ˈstɛriˌeɪdʒən/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of solid angle, equivalent to the angle subtended at the centre of a sphere by a square whose sides are equal to the radius of the sphere.

“The telescope had a field of view of one steradian, allowing it to capture a vast amount of celestial data.”

Synonyms

  • radian
  • solid angle

Antonyms

  • none