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A '''solid angle''' is a three dimensional analogue of angle formed by three or more planes intersecting at a common point and measured in [[Steradian|steradians]].
The generalization of the angle concept from the plane to space, measured in [[steradian]]s (sr).

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A definition or brief description of Solid angle.

The generalization of the angle concept from the plane to space, measured in steradians (sr).

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