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Luminous objects are a source of, and give off their own, light
Luminous objects are a source of, and give off their own, light. The Sun is the most obvious example of this:
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Some objects, like the moon, appear to be luminous but are reflecting light, not producing it. Another good example of a luminous object is a fire:
![](https://cdn.figureoutphysics.com/text/1587131018R8cwizTDE9YfJuGZaht476d3VBIHml.png)
Torches are also luminous objects when switched on:
![](https://cdn.figureoutphysics.com/text/1587131959bYd2GRVhvHAU0ETkg5nQ8xtP4iMj7X.png)
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