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| Fig. 1. Spectrum of Sirius (type A0 Va). The star is on the left; wavelength increases to the right. Note the distinct but somewhat broad lines of hydrogen. |
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| Fig. 2. Spectrum of Betelgeuse (type M2 Iab). The star is on the left; wavelength increases to the right. Note the profusion of molecular bands. |
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| Fig. 3. Spectrum of Aldebaran (type K5 III). The star is on the left; wavelength increases to the right. Note the metal lines. |
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| Fig. 4. Spectrum of Rigel (type B8 Ia). The star is on the left; wavelength increases to the right. Narrow hydrogen lines may be visible. |
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| Fig. 5. Spectra of gamma Velorum (type WC7). The star is on the left, with a fainter companion; wavelength increases to the right. Note the brilliant emission lines! |
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| Fig. 6. Spectrum of the Orion Nebula. The trapezium stars are on the left; wavelength increases to the right. Note that while the stars appear as streaks, an image of the nebula is still visible. |
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