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PhilipSeeMore

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on: Jul 27, 2018
Why does a filtergram reveal details in higher layers of the solar atmosphere?
 
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Question 2

Astronomers build optical telescopes on tops of mountains because
 
  a. there is less air to dim the light.
  b. the seeing is better.
  c. CCDs work better with a beautiful mountain view.
  d. All of the choices are correct.
  e. there is less air to dim the light and the seeing is better.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A filtergram is an image of the Sun made using light only at the wavelength of a strong absorption line to reveal detail in the upper regions of the chromosphere.

Answer to Question 2

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