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James Kaler
This is a comprehensive resource that explains how astronomers use spectra to understand star composition, structure, and evolution. The page begins with an introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum and then goes into great detail about the properties of light. Written on the level of a beginner, it discusses how spectrographs work, absorption and emission lines, and how to interpret the spectral sequence.
This item is part of a larger collection of resources developed for teachers and students of astronomy.
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: Astronomy
Unit Title: Astronomy Resources For the High School Classroom Easy-to-navigate reference material that explains how astronomers use spectra to understand star composition, structure, and evolution. Contains multiple drawings and photos. Link to Unit:
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Kaler, J. (1998). Spectra. Retrieved March 25, 2025, from http://stars.astro.illinois.edu/sow/spectra.html
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Kaler, James. Spectra. 1998. http://stars.astro.illinois.edu/sow/spectra.html (accessed 25 March 2025).
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Kaler, James. Spectra. 1998. 25 Mar. 2025 <http://stars.astro.illinois.edu/sow/spectra.html>.
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Author = "James Kaler",
Title = {Spectra},
Volume = {2025},
Number = {25 March 2025},
Year = {1998}
}
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