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maegan_martin

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Why are spectra of stars different?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The Sun's density is about the same as Saturn's.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

Spectra of stars differ primarily because of differences in their temperatures. Smaller differences occur because of luminosity differences and even smaller differences occur because of slightly different compositions.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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