"lookback time" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} lookback time
  1. (astronomy, cosmology) The amount of time elapsed between the moment that light is detected on Earth and the moment it was originally emitted by the source. Categories (topical): Astronomy, Cosmology
    Sense id: en-lookback_time-en-noun-YZVgSMHD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, cosmology, natural-sciences

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