Fraunhofer lines
Definition: Dark lines representing adsorption by elements observed in the spectrum of the sun.* Wavelengths of the key lines for photography as used, e.g. in dispersive power formula are: F: 486.1nm; C: 656.3nm; D: 589.3nm. * First observed and named by Joseph von Fraunhofer (1787-1826).
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