noun
- Lines on a map or diagram connecting points of equal light intensity or brightness.
Usage: Plural form of isophote; Technical term used in astronomy, photography, and image analysis
Examples
- Astronomers use isophotes to map the brightness distribution across a galaxy.
- The isophotes in the photograph revealed subtle variations in lighting across the subject's face.
- By analyzing the isophotes, researchers could identify the structure of the nebula.
- The software generated isophotes to visualize intensity gradients in the medical image.