Light and its usefulness in astronomy

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Light, Rays, Use, Astronomy, Energy

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Light has numerous uses in several areas of research and this work aims to show the importance of its usefulness particularly in the field of astronomy. Initially, humanity had a way of measuring celestial objects and with technological advancement and in-depth studies of light itself, its ability to transmit data is observed, which are key factors for analyzing and controlling the dynamics of the universe and its constituent elements. The work emphasizes the structure of light in terms of its spectrum, as well as favoring astronomy in data collection through the use of tools, such as optical fibers and spectroscopy.

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2023-01-25

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J. SILVA, “Light and its usefulness in astronomy”, International Journal of Engineering and Applied Physics, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 645–652, Jan. 2023.

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