spectra
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The spectra of the little red dots differed significantly from known dust-reddened active galactic nuclei.
From Science Daily
"The most important thing is that spectra give very precise distances to these objects," said Leja.
From Scientific American
It will also carry imaging spectrometers that can generate hundreds of spectra in a single pointing.
From Scientific American
“It will get gorgeous spectra of each distinct region of a galaxy,” Rigby says, allowing observers to identify gas clouds and assess their temperatures and movement—along with what seems to be blowing them out.
From Science Magazine
They will also use infrared spectra to measure the presence of minerals, ices and organic molecules.
From Seattle Times
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