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Stellar Atmospheres
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Summary
Stellar Atmospheres
are the
Outer layers of a star
, where
Light escapes into space
, and are crucial for understanding a
Star's temperature
, composition, and luminosity. By analyzing the
Spectrum of light
from these layers, astronomers can infer the physical and
Chemical properties of stars
and their evolutionary stages.
Concepts
Photosphere
Chromosphere
Corona
Spectroscopy
Radiative Transfer
Stellar Spectra
Absorption Lines
Emission Lines
Hydrostatic Equilibrium
Thermal Equilibrium
Stellar Classification
Line Broadening
Saha Equation
Emission-Line Flux
Continuum Emission
Metal Absorption Lines
Absorption Line
Relevant Degrees
Solar Physics 67%
Astronomical Instruments and Techniques 33%
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