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	PHOTOMETRY. The Columbia Encyclopedia: Sixth Edition. 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Since an ordinary candle is not a sufficiently accurate standard, the unit of intensity has been defined in various ways.
		Later the international candle was taken as a standard; not actually a candle, it is defined in terms of the luminous intensity of a specified array of carbon-filament lamps.
		Illumination is given in footcandles, i.e., so many times the illumination given by a standard candle at 1 ft. Another unit of illumination is the lux, one lux being equal to one lumen incident per square meter of illuminated surface.
	www.bartleby.com /aol/65/ph/photomet.html (645 words)

	Standard candle - Definition of Standard candle - Standard candle in Encyclopedia - DictionaryWords.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Candle power (Photom.), illuminating power, as of a lamp, or gas flame, reckoned in terms of the light of a standard candle.
		Electric candle, A modification of the electric arc lamp, in which the carbon rods, instead of being placed end to end, are arranged side by side, and at a distance suitable for the formation of the arc at the tip; -- called also, from the name of the inventor, Jablockoff candle.
		Standard candle (Photom.), a special form of candle employed as a standard in photometric measurements; usually, a candle of spermaceti so constructed as to burn at the rate of 120 grains, or 7.8 grams, per hour.
	www.dictionarywords.net /find/word/Standard+candle (454 words)

	STANDARD - Definition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The court, which used to be the standard of property and correctness of speech.
		Being, affording, or according with, a standard for comparison and judgment; as, standard time; standard weights and measures; a standard authority as to nautical terms; standard gold or silver.
		Standards are necessary for interworking, portability, and reusability.
	www.hyperdictionary.com /dictionary/standard (665 words)

	* Standard Candle - (Astronomy): Definition
		Obtaining distances from the HR diagram is done by using the diagram to obtain the actual luminosity of a star and then comparing that information to the apparent brightness of the star in the sky.
		Measuring the apparent brightness of a standard candle yields its distance.
		standard candle -- a type of star or other astronomical body in which the luminosity has a known value, allowing its distance to be determined by measuring its apparent brightness and applying the inverse-square law: for example,...
	en.mimi.hu /astronomy/standard_candle.html (589 words)

	Battery Operated Candles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Prior to the candle being ignited, the wick is saturated with the fuel in its solid form.
		Candling is a method used in embryology to study the growth and development of an embryo inside an egg.
		As the Paschal candle is lit the deacon chants the Exultet.
	www.wwwtln.com /finance/16/battery-operated-candles.html (1556 words)

	CANDLE - Definition
		Note: Candles are usually made by repeatedly dipping the wicks in the melted tallow, etc.
		{Candle nut}, the fruit of a euphorbiaceous shrub ({Aleurites triloba}), a native of some of the Pacific islands; -- socalled because, when dry, it will burn with a bright flame, and is used by the natives as a candle.
		To watch the candle burn down to nothing in your dream means your fears of aging and dying or a fear of sexual impotence.
	www.hyperdictionary.com /dictionary/Candle (597 words)

	Standard candle -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		A standard candle is an astronomical object that has a known (The quality of being luminous; emitting or reflecting light) luminosity.
		Several important methods of deriving distances in (Click link for more info and facts about extragalactic astronomy) extragalactic astronomy and (The branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe) cosmology are based on standard candles.
		Type Ia Supernovae - that have a very well-determined maximum absolute magnitude as a function of the shape of their (Click link for more info and facts about light curve) light curve and are useful in determining distances on an extragalactic scale.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/st/standard_candle.htm (508 words)

	The photo-comparitor and the standard candle power - Close Browser window to return (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The crude photo-comparitor used for measuring a lamp's intensity in Newton's day (around 1700) compares the illumination from a calibration candle on the observer's side of an opaque screen and the light source on the other side.
		In a dark room, this crude device can be used to test the accuracy of Newton's empirical relationship by simply measuring the cut-off distances to light intensities produced by 1, 4, 9, and 16 candles.
		With the calibration candle mounted 25 cm behind the screen, at 1 base unit, the cut-off distances occur at 1, 2, 3 and 4 base units, in agreement with Newton's I
	home.iprimus.com.au /longhair1/candle.htm (202 words)

	One candle of heat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The burning rate of a candle is a function of the wick and the fuel type.
		A candle wick can burn anwheres from 1.65 to 8.65 grams of paraffin per hour, a factor of about 5.
		Ken Boak's estimate: "One candle power is generally reckonned to be approximately 40 Watts of heat output for a small "night-light" increasing to nearer 100W for a larger diameter wick candle." was bang on!!
	solstice.crest.org /pipermail/stoves/2004-February/001366.html (252 words)

	Chapter Candescence <i>to</i> Canker of C by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)
		Candles are usually made by repeatedly dipping the wicks in the melted tallow, etc. or by casting or running in a mold.
		a candle made of the pith of certain rushes, peeled except on one side, and dipped in grease.
		a special form of candle employed as a standard in photometric measurements; usually, a candle of spermaceti so constructed as to burn at the rate of 120 grains, or 7.8 grams, per hour.
	www.bibliomania.com /2/3/257/1194/22150/2.html (430 words)

	ASTM Candle Safety Standard
		Candle consumption, based on the number of pounds of wax used to manufacture candles domestically plus the pounds of candles imported from outside the United States, increased approximately 350 percent from 240 to 850 million pounds.
		In spite of the disparity between the 350 percent increase in consumption of candles and the 13 to 42 perent increase in injuries and deaths from candle related fires, the candle industry and the CPSC agreed to work through ASTM and develop the necessary consensus standards to improve candle fire safety.
		F 2058, Standard Specification for Cautionary Labeling for Candles Burned in a Home, was based on the primary causes of candle fires.
	www.astm.org /SNEWS/MARCH_2003/becker_mar03.html (1975 words)

	Candels, Holders and Candle Making Supply (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Candle is presented in a heavyweight glass decanter.
		Sandalwood Perfumed Flower Candle 2Â½'' x 1'' Medium Terra Cotta: K - The Sandalwood candle has an aroma that is beneficial for purification and peace.
		Colonial at Home™ 22oz Oval Jar Candles - Colonial at Home is changing the shape of home fragrance by offering you many exclusive special features like the patented oval shapeglass jar, double wicks, beautiful and removable photographic labels and sophisticated, yet familiar fragrances in each candle.
	www.bumblebeecandles.com /standard.html (813 words)

	CANDLE HOLDERS
		This is a double candle holder with the traditional sunburst pattern punched in the tin.
		Petticoat candle holders were used in early times and could be placed on the mantle, a table, window sill or on a chair.
		Four clips attached to the candle dish keep the 8 inch tall chimney from tipping over when carrying the candleholder.
	www.backwoodstin.com /cat5.htm (379 words)

	CD Baby: STANDARD CANDLE: Juliet's Dying
		Matthew Bright, Jamie Purvis, Josh Patrick and Michael Poe - This is Standard Candle - A rock band - and it's as simple as that.
		Jamie Purvis left his Nashville based band to join Standard Candle in order to fill the void left by their previous drummer, bringing a rhythmic complexity that had previously been missing from the band.
		Standard Candle is a talented foursome of songwriting musicians out of Birmingham, Alabama, working hard to perfect a sound that, at first listen may be familiar, but is far more complex and addictive then anything currently be pushed on the radio.
	www.cdbaby.com /cd/standardcandle (734 words)

	Beeswax Honeycomb Tapers
		Our hand-rolled Beeswax Honeycomb Tapers are made with 100% pure beeswax foundation, manufactured for use in beehives as the base upon which the bees build their honeycombs.
		These beautiful, creamy beeswax candles burn perfectly to the end, giving off a warm inviting glow and a subtle honey fragrance.
		Each candle fits a standard 7/8" taper holder and burns for up to 8 dripless hours.
	bearcreekcandlecompany.com /hanroltap.html (276 words)

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		If you are a lover of nature and enjoy the scents which surround you whether it be in your own back yard or out in the wilderness, you will be enchanted with these unique handcrafted candles.
		When lit, the redwood glow is subtle, like the beams of light that slice through the canopy of a redwood grove.
		Filled with 3 different types and colors of wax chunks - all placed in the candle mold by hand in an attempt to emulate the ever-peeling bark and debris of a real Eucalyptus.
	www.commercemarketplace.com /estore/scentedcandlecreations/subcatalog.pl?id=6309&cat=10111&relate=no (325 words)

	Blank Wedding Invitations at The Wedding Place!
		Then, had to find a supplier of quality pillars of the standard unity candle size, which is 3" in diameter and 9" tall, in both ivory and white at a price that would let us offer these candles to our savvy customers reasonably.
		In addition, none of the candles we saw had the same kind of trim that was offered on commercial candles, and we didn't notice (we're sure they're out there, but we couldn't find them) any that offered personalized matching tapers.
		We wanted the lettering and any trim to be at least 1/2 way down on the candle so that there would be a minimum of a 6 hour burn time without ruining the design, and we absolutely demanded a dripless candle, so that the wax wouldn't run over the design.
	www.theweddingplace.com (621 words)

	Candle Holders
		Candle holders of all shapes and sizes could be found in the homes of Medieval Europe and Colonial America.
		With 3 1/2 inch drip pans and a standard candle socket, this 3 candle candelabra will hold dinner candles for hours without spilling the wax.
		The candle height could be adjusted by a small wooden plug that could be turned up or down the spring.
	www.irontreeworks.com /candle_holders.htm (258 words)

	The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) : CANDLE FIRES ON THE INCREASE; SAFETY A MUST.(CNY) @ HighBeam Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Candles can enhance a mood or a decor, but they can be dangerous if not burned properly.
		Candle fires are most common around the holidays, because more people use candles and decorations are often near them.
		Use candles only in rooms where there is a responsible adult awake to control and oversee the flame.
	static.highbeam.com /t/thepoststandardsyracuseny/december192003/candlefiresontheincreasesafetyamustcny/index.html (237 words)

	KatStation's Candle Shop: Standard Tapers
		These taper candles are considered "dripless" under ideal conditions, but as with any "dripless" candles, they may drip if burned where a draft or breeze is present.
		Each candle is dipped in color, and is white on the inside.We recommend a candle shaper and/or candle fitters wax to ensure the best possible fit in any standard taper holder.
		For use with out Advent Candle ring, sold separately, these taper candles are dripless under ideal conditions, but as with any dripless candles, they may drip if burned where a draft or breeze is present.
	www.katstation.com /candles/Standard_Tapers.html (1188 words)

	Orvis -- Gimbal Candle
		This brass gimbal candle can be used on a table or hung on a wall.
		The gimbal swivel was used on a ship’s compass to keep it horizontal on heavy seas.
		It also served to keep candles upright so they would not tip over and catch the ship afire.
	www.orvis.com /store/product_choice.asp?dir_id=1034&group_id=1854&cat_id=7861&subcat_id=6130&pf_id=57PA&adv=1102&feature_id=100&clink=dmcs//ctx=mid:1000039,pid:57PA,pdid:,pos:14,spc:14489115,date:20050308,srch:kw,x: (61 words)

	Candle Size Chart and Fragrances
		We offer 19 different candle fragrances and 16 different colors available in 35 different combinations.
		Candle color shades may vary slighty at times as each order is made up in batches.
		We get asked occasionally how one can determine the size of our candles - As with all candles our candles are measured according to inches in diameter (WIDTH) and heigth.
	www.angelfire.com /or/Handmadecandles/colors.html (271 words)

	Standard candle: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Standard candle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Standard candle: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com - All about Standard candle
		They are extremely important method of deriving distances of objects in extragalactic astronomy and cosmology.
		Currently, for long distances the best available standard candles are Supernovae Ia, that have a very well-determined maximum absolute magnitude as a function of the shape of their light curve.
	www.encyclopedian.com /st/Standard-candle.html (254 words)

	Pillar and Peg Candles (1.5" Wide) - Buyacandle.com
		A "pegged bottom" pillar candle is a candle that has a standard 7/8" base (which allows it to be used in a "standard" candle holder), yet has a body that is 1 1/2" wide and ends with a formal tip (the type of tip you see on this candle).
		These pillar candles measure 4" tall and are 1 1/2" wide.
		They have a flat base, that can be used on a variety of candle holders.
	www.buyacandle.com /shop_pillarcandlesinchandhalf.html (493 words)

	VBM Torah Studies
		After all, the candles not only serve to publicize the miracle through the lighting itself, but are also intended to publicize the number of days of Chanuka that either have passed or remain.
		Since this candle had been used for lighting the Chanuka candles, it is perfectly clear that the shamash does not count towards the number of candles lit for the mitzva that night.
		That other candle is for one to use for his personal needs, whereas the Chanuka candles remain exclusively designated for the mitzva and publicizing of the miracle.
	www.vbm-torah.org /chanuka/chan64-ys.htm (2061 words)

	Livid's Lividict - Standard candle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Note: Candles are usually made by repeatedly dipping the wicks in the melted tallow, etc. (``dipped candles''), or by casting or running in a mold.
		Aleurites triloba}), a native of some of the Pacific islands; -- socalled because, when dry, it will burn with a bright flame, and is used by the natives as a candle.
		Lividict is powered by standard dictd server developed by The DICT Development Group.
	livid.3322.org /lookup/Standard%20candle.html (986 words)

	Amethyst Candle Holder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Each candle holder is created from a unique piece of Amethyst, so no two candle holders are exactly alike.
		This distinctive candle holder contains a center space for a standard tea candle.
		Each candle holder comes with 1 tea candle included.
	www.desertusa.com /web_cart/db/pages/9201.html (64 words)

	Standard Candles in Astronomy
		A standard candle is a class of astrophysical objects, such as supernovae or variable stars, which have known luminosity due to some characteristic quality possessed by the entire class of objects.
		Thus, if an extremely distant object can be identified as a standard candle then the absolute magnitude M (luminosity) of that object is known.
		Therefore it can be used as standard candle to determine their true distance.
	universe-review.ca /R02-07-candle.htm (1265 words)

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