Symbol 48:11

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48:11 ·
The most common Western ideogram for
the sun,
sunshine, and
light in general. It is
used in meteorology, on cameras, and sometimes on household appliances
like TV sets for light adjustment control or brightness
control.
Compare with the ancient sun sign
,
preferred as a sign for the sun in scientific contexts.
This and similar ideograms are found
engraved in cromlech stones
on Ireland and in Bretagne.



