Universe: Stars And Galaxies
Universe: Stars And Galaxies
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Author: Roger Freedman, Robert Geller, William J. Kaufmann
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 6, Problem 34Q
To determine

The meaning of the optical window and radio window.

The reason for the absence of any x-ray window and ultraviolet window.

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