Emission from the terrestrial atmosphere

A spectrum of emission by the terrestrial atmosphere. In the spectral region above 700 nm, this emission is dominated by strong lines from the OH molecule. By observing in "windows" of low OH emission, such as those around 820 or 920 nm, the "noise" caused by the OH-emission is strongly reduced and it is possible to detect fainter celestial objects.

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ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso0314a
Type:Kaart
Publicatiedatum:28 mei 2003
Gerelateerde berichten:eso0314
Grootte:1792 x 712 px

Over het object

Naam:Earth
Type:Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere
Categorie:Solar System

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