Multiple Choice
Spectral lines are of particular importance in astronomy because
A) each different element has a characteristic line spectrum.
B) they can be observed through a diffraction grating.
C) they are the only light bright enough to be seen at large distances.
D) only stars produce bright line spectra.
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