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Spectra

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show refers to the apparent brightness of a star and is not a fundamental property of the star. However, the greater the flux, the smaller and more negative the apparent magnitude.  
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Second law of thermodynamics   show
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show Radiate EM ration into space at all wavelengths irrespective of size, shape or composition  
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show His equation describes the energy flux of BB at a specific wavelength for a specified temperature  
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show temperature is a measure of heat energy  
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show T(Kelvin) = T(Centigrade) + 273  
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show lamdamaxT = 2.8977 x 10^-3. Where lamdamax in meters, T in Kelvin  
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show Continuous(blackbody) spectra, Emission spectra, Absorption Spectra  
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show Hot solids, liquids of dense gases. EM radiation produced at all wavelengths  
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show Hot, low density gas. EM radiation at very specific wavelengths. Hot interstellar gas clouds produce such spectra.  
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show Produced when light from a continuous spectrum is viewed through a lower density, lower temperature gas. Absorption lines are seen at very specific wavelengths. Stars produce absorption line spectra.  
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show D4  
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show Absorption line spectra produced by a blackbody radiator surrounded by a lower temperature gas envelope  
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Photosphere   show
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Emission Lines   show
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Three processes are at work in Emission lines   show
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show Burst or packet of EM radiation with energy (E = hf)  
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show Each species of atom has a unique set of absorption/ emission lines  
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show Classify stars according to their spectral lines(key idea is to use 'strength' of hydrogen lines)  
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show OB AF G KM  
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OB   show
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show 7500-10,000(A)6000-7500(F) Strongest hydrogen lines(blue-white)  
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G   show
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show 3500-5000(K) <3500(M)Coolest and least luminous stars (red)  
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