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Fraunhofer lines

physical science Maturity 11-13

Sunlight has many dark lines.

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Fraunhofer lines.svg
These lines hide in the light. They happen in the Sun's air. They help us learn about the Sun. It is like a secret map. Do you see the dark lines?
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Solar spectral irradiance.svg

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