Astro 1 Flashcards

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What EM wavelengths are absorbed by the atmosphere?

A

Gamma, X-ray, Ultraviolet, most of infrared, microwave, long wavelength radio waves (Greater than about 10 metres)
Meaning that visible light, some shorter wavelengths of infrared, and shorter wavelengths of radio get through to the Earth’s surface.

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