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Why is spectroscopy important to astronomers?
 
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Comets were likely a major agent in bringing both water and organic molecules to the surface of the early Earth.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Virtually all the information we receive about the universe comes in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light waves. Analyzing the light with spectroscopy can give us the temperature, composition, and motion of the source, so this is the basis of modern astrophysics.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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