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Chapter 8, Problem 46Q

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To determine

The wavelength at which the planet of HD 209458 emits most strongly, considering that the planet is a blackbody which has a surface temperature of 1130 K.

(b)

To determine

The maximum wavelength at which the star HD 209458 itself emits, considering that this star is a blackbody and has a surface temperature of 6030 K.

(c)

To determine

Whether it would be better for the high-resolution telescope to use visible or infrared light for recording an image of the planet orbiting HD209458.

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