Ask an Astronomer: Why Aren't There Any Green Stars?
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesDr. Michelle Thaller explains the relationship between visible light and the principle of black-body radiation. These two aspects along with the anatomy of the human eye explain why stars don't appear green in the night sky. Part of the "Ask an Astronomer" series.
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Runtime: 3 minutes 16 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Physics, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
- Series: Ask an Astronomer
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