Electromagnetic Spectrum Chart

This informative chart illustrates how different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum interact with Earth's atmosphere. It clearly shows which wavelengths, such as gamma rays, X-rays, and most ultraviolet light, are blocked by the upper atmosphere, making space-based observation essential for these bands. It also highlights the 'windows' through which visible light and certain radio waves can penetrate, allowing for ground-based observation, albeit with some atmospheric distortion for visible light. The diagram visually explains the varying transparency and absorption by atmospheric gases across the spectrum.

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