If x-rays are normally absorbed by the earth's atmosphere, how do astronomers overcome this issue when studying celestial temperatures?

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If x-rays are normally absorbed by the earth's atmosphere, how do astronomers overcome this issue when studying celestial temperatures?

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Answer 1 · 2016-07-01T14:24:08

Satellites are used to observe x-ray sources.

Explanation:

Satellites in Earth orbit are effectively above the atmosphere. This means that they can observe objects at wavelengths which are absorbed by the atmosphere.

This includes gamma rays and x-rays.

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If x-rays are normally absorbed by the earth's atmosphere, how do astronomers overcome this issue when studying celestial temperatures?

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