A solar spectrum from the McMath-Pierce Solar Observatory shows the visible colors of sunlight, revealing dark patches where gases absorb specific wavelengths. The spectrum displays the sun's brightest light in yellow-green, and the dark lines reveal the sun's composition, leading to discoveries like Helium. Not all absorption lines are fully understood, highlighting ongoing research into the sun's mysteries.
Astronomy Picture from 27/02/2005
The Solar Spectrum
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050227.html
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