Chapter X – (Heading 2, Arial 14 Bold, Centered)

Real stellar spectra are a combination of different types of spectra: continuous, emission and absorption. The continuum is represented by the general trend of the graph. Emission lines are spikes above the continuum, while absorption lines are dips or spikes below the continuum. The x-axis displays wavelengths in Angstroms (Å). ................
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