Light interacting with atmosphere
4,571 views · Published 24 October 2017 · 0:26 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: HubbleWebbESA · 2017 · Science & Technology
This animation shows how stellar light passing through the atmosphere of an exoplanet interacts with the atoms in the atmosphere. As each element block a specific wavelength of light, it leaves a distinguish pattern in the spectrum of the star. More information and download options: http://www.spacetelescope.org/videos/hubblecast102b/ Credit: ESA/Hubble, M. Kornmesser
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