spectra

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"When we compared the spectra during the transit to the baseline, we saw that the atmosphere blocked the wavelengths of starlight absorbed by methane," Bello-Arufe said.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

A few days after the initial flash, it brightened again, shifted to bluer light, and showed hydrogen in its spectra.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

The new approach allows scientists to simulate the vibrational spectra of complex and disordered materials at realistic temperatures with near-ab initio accuracy while significantly reducing computational cost.

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

The spectra revealed multiple metals -- elements heavier than helium -- mixed into the gas.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

It soon became clear that Humason was better able to obtain high-quality spectra of distant galaxies than any professional astronomer in the world.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan