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Optical telescope

Image of the Matariki (Pleiades) star cluster in space.

Part of spectrum viewed: Visible light.

Location : On the ground, as visible light gets through the atmosphere.

Sources of radiation: radiationSources of radiation:

  • Light can be reflected from dust clouds.

  • Dust clouds can block visible light

Rights: Fraser Gunn
Published: 18 February 2021,Updated: 18 February 2021Size: 262.55 KB