Details of the meteor spectrum (FORS1/VLT)

Details of a VLT meteor spectrum (solid line): the intensity (in arbitrary units) is shown as a function of the wavelength. The dashed line is a theoretical model of the spectrum of air heated to a temperature of 4600 degrees at an altitude of 95 km.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso0424c
Type:Chart
Release date:30 July 2004
Related releases:eso0424
Size:3414 x 963 px

About the Object

Name:Meteor
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body
Category:Solar System

Image Formats

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Colours & filters

BandWavelengthTelescope
Infrared
I
850 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Optical
R
750 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1
Optical
R
650 nmVery Large Telescope
FORS1