Water on the sun

Science. 1995 May 26;268(5214):1155-8. doi: 10.1126/science.7761830.

Abstract

High-resolution infrared spectra of sunspot umbrae have been recorded with the 1-meter Fourier transform spectrometer on Kitt Peak. The spectra contain a very large number of water absorption features originating on the sun. These lines have been assigned to the pure rotation and the vibration-rotation transitions of hot water by comparison with high-temperature laboratory emission spectra.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Solar System*
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Temperature
  • Water* / analysis

Substances

  • Water