spectra
Americannoun
noun
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"When we compared the spectra during the transit to the baseline, we saw that the atmosphere blocked the wavelengths of starlight absorbed by methane," Bello-Arufe said.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
In its current phase, the project uses robotic instruments to collect spectra from millions of objects across the sky, helping scientists study how stars, black holes, and galaxies evolve over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
The spectra revealed multiple metals -- elements heavier than helium -- mixed into the gas.
From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026
The team also compared the images with spectra from major facilities such as Gemini.
From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025
Following a lead by the astronomer V. M. Slipher at Lowell Observatory, they began measuring the spectra of distant galaxies.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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