Suppose an Astronomical Satellite Observes the Crab Nebula at a Wavelength

question 67

Multiple Choice

Suppose an astronomical satellite observes the Crab Nebula at a wavelength of 0.85 nm. In what wavelength range is this satellite observing?

• A) X-ray
• B) ultraviolet
• C) Infrared
• D) gamma ray

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