Details of the meteor spectrum (FORS1/VLT)
Details of a VLT meteor spectrum (solid line): the intensity (in arbitrary units) is shown as a function of the wavelength. The dashed line is a theoretical model of the spectrum of air heated to a temperature of 4600 degrees at an altitude of 95 km.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso0424c |
Type: | Chart |
Release date: | 30 July 2004 |
Related releases: | eso0424 |
Size: | 3414 x 963 px |
About the Object
Name: | Meteor |
Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body |
Category: | Solar System |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Infrared I | 850 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
Optical R | 750 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |
Optical R | 650 nm | Very Large Telescope FORS1 |