Sunbeam
Encyclopedia
Sunbeam may refer to:
- SunlightSunlightSunlight, in the broad sense, is the total frequency spectrum of electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun. On Earth, sunlight is filtered through the Earth's atmosphere, and solar radiation is obvious as daylight when the Sun is above the horizon.When the direct solar radiation is not blocked...
- Crepuscular raysCrepuscular raysCrepuscular rays , in atmospheric optics, are rays of sunlight that appear to radiate from a single point in the sky. These rays, which stream through gaps in clouds or between other objects, are columns of sunlit air separated by darker cloud-shadowed regions...
, rays of sunlight that appear to radiate from a single point in the sky (such as a gap in clouds)
Biology
- XenopeltidaeXenopeltidaeThe Xenopeltidae are a monotypic family of snakes created to the genus Xenopeltis, which is found in Southeast Asia. Its members are known for their highly iridescent scales. Currently, two species are recognized and no subspecies.-Description:...
, a small family of snakes in Southeast Asia commonly called the sunbeam snakes - CuretisCuretisCuretis, the sunbeams is a genus of gossamer-winged butterflies from the south-east of Asia. They are presently the only genus in the subfamily Curetinae.-Selected species:* Curetis acuta - Angled Sunbeam...
, a genus of gossamer-winged butterflies commonly called the sunbeams
Business
- Sunbeam BreadSunbeam BreadSunbeam Bread is a franchised brand of white bread, rolls, and other baked goods owned by the Quality Bakers of America cooperative. The bread products are produced and distributed by eight regional bakeries located in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania,...
, a franchised brand of white bread - Sunbeam Corporation LimitedSunbeam AustraliaSunbeam Corporation Limited is an Australian home appliance brand with headquarters in Sydney, New South Wales that cater to the Australian and New Zealand markets. The majority of products sold today are Australian designed, with little stock in common with their American counterparts...
, an Australian appliance/consumer products manufacturer founded in 1902 - Sunbeam ProductsSunbeam ProductsSunbeam Products is an American brand that has produced electric home appliances since 1910. Their products have included the Mixmaster mixer, the Sunbeam CG waffle iron, Coffeemaster and the fully automatic T20 toaster. Sunbeam is owned by Jarden Consumer Solutions after Jarden's acquisition in...
, an American appliance/consumer products manufacturer founded in 1897 - Sunbeam TelevisionSunbeam TelevisionSunbeam Television Corporation is a broadcasting company based in Miami, Florida, and owns three television stations in the United States.-History:...
, an American television station owner which owns WSVN in Miami, Florida, and WHDH and WLVI in Boston, Massachusetts - Sunbeam Foods Group, an Australian dried fruits company established in 1926 in Mildura as Co-operative Dried Fruit Sales Pty Ltd
Naval and military
- USS Sunbeam III (SP-251)USS Sunbeam III (SP-251)USS Sunbeam III was a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919. The prefix designator means Section Patrol Craft....
, a United States Navy patrol vessel in commission from 1917 to 1919
Places
- Sunbeam, Colorado, at 40°33'3"N 108°11'43"W
- Sunbeam, Florida, at 30°12'21"N 81°34'44"W
- Sunbeam, Idaho, at 44°16'16"N 114°44'0"W
- Sunbeam, IllinoisSunbeam, IllinoisSunbeam is an unincorporated community in Ohio Grove Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States. Sunbeam is located near Illinois Route 94 south of Aledo....
, at 41°7'38"N 90°44'6"W - Sunbeam, Virginia, at 36°35'15"N 77°1'41"W
- Sunbeam, West Virginia, at 37°50'48"N 81°56'43"W
- Sunbeam, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida
Transportation
- Sunbeam (car company), a British maker of cars originally allied with Sunbeam bicycles and motorcycles under the company of John Marston Ltd
- Chrysler SunbeamChrysler SunbeamThe Chrysler Sunbeam is a small supermini 3-door hatchback manufactured by Chrysler Europe at the former Rootes Group factory in Linwood in Scotland. The Sunbeam's development was funded by a British government grant with the aim to keep the Linwood plant running, and the small car was based on the...
, a 1977 hatchback automobile - Sunbeam (locomotive), a member of the Great Western Railway Sun Class of locomotives
- Sunbeam (motorcycle)Sunbeam (motorcycle)Sunbeam was a British manufacturing marque that produced bicycles and motorcycles from 1912 to 1956. Originally independent, it was ultimately owned by BSA...
, a brand of motorcycle made by John Marston Ltd. of Wolverhampton, UK - Sunbeam S7 and S8Sunbeam S7 and S8The Sunbeam S7 and S8 are British motorcycles designed by Erling Poppe based on the BMW R75 designs that were acquired by BSA at the end of World War II....
, a brand of motorcycles acquired by BSA in 1943 under which it produced longitudinal 500cc twins - BSA Sunbeam, a motor scooter
- Sunbeam 1000 hpSunbeam 1000 hpThe Sunbeam 1000 HP Mystery, or "The Slug", is a land speed record-breaking car built by the Sunbeam car company of Wolverhampton that was powered by two aircraft engines. It was the first car to travel at over 200 mph. The car's last run was a demonstration circuit at Brooklands, running at...
, holder of the first land speed record of greater than 200 miles per hour - Sunbeam (biplane), a 1920s aircraft
- Sunbeam (yacht), a family of sailing yachts in the 10–14m range
- Sunbeam (passenger train)Sunbeam (passenger train)The Sunbeam was a named passenger train operated from 1925 to 1955 between Houston and Dallas by the Texas and New Orleans Railroad , a subsidiary of the Southern Pacific Railroad...
, a passenger train operated from 1925 to 1955 between Houston and Dallas
Other
- Sunbeam PlayschoolPasig Christian AcademyPasig Christian Academy is a private sectarian elementary and high school located at Caniogan, Pasig City, Philippines. It was founded in 1988 under the name of Sunbeam Playschool. It was founded by the Masanga family, led by Dr. Isagani C. Masanga. Its high school building is located along...
- Sunbeam (album), a 1978 album by The Emotions
- Ponygon and Kafk Sunbeam, characters in Zatch Bell!
- Operation SunbeamOperation SunbeamOperation Sunbeam was a series of four nuclear tests conducted at the United States of America's Nevada Test Site in 1962. Operation Sunbeam tested a number of small, "tactical" nuclear warheads...
, a series of four nuclear tests conducted at the United States of America's Nevada Test Site in 1962