Multiple Choice
Below are two images of the Milky Way at different wavelengths. Which one was taken at infrared wavelengths, and why do you think so?
A) A; there are many cool stars in the image, which emit a lot of infrared light.
B) A; the dust in the galaxy mainly blocks infrared light and lets visible light through.
C) B; we see mainly warm dust emitting thermal radiation.
D) B; infrared light passes through the dust so we can see the galaxy's structure more clearly.
E) B; stars in the central bulge shine only at infrared wavelengths.
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