isophotal

/ˌaɪsəˈfoʊtəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having equal brightness or light intensity, especially in astronomy or image processing.
    • Using isophotal analysis, the team measured the light distribution across the nebula.
    • The image software can create isophotal maps that show areas of equal brightness.
    • The astronomer studied the isophotal contours of the galaxy to map its structure.
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