Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Stars * contain mostly the same elements, which is why stellar spectra are all very similar. contain very different elements, but produce very different stellar spectra because stellar surface temperatures vary widely. contain mostly the same elements, but produce very different stellar spectra because stellar surface tempera- tures vary widely. contain very different elements, explaining why stellar spectra vary widely.
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Transcribed Image Text:Stars * contain mostly the same elements, which is why stellar spectra are all very similar. contain very different elements, but produce very different stellar spectra because stellar surface temperatures vary widely. contain mostly the same elements, but produce very different stellar spectra because stellar surface tempera- tures vary widely. contain very different elements, explaining why stellar spectra vary widely.
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