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UVES spectrum of the Sun

The image shows a tracing of a small part of the test spectrum of the Sun, taken by UVES in the Laboratory in Garching on October 19, 1998. The dips correspond to absorption caused by particular elements in the solar atmosphere, as indicated.

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ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9854d
Type:Chart
Release date:18 November 1998
Related releases:eso9854
Size:3000 x 2803 px

About the Object

Name:Spectrum, Sun
Type:• Solar System : Star
• X - Stars

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Ultraviolet Very Large Telescope
UVES

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