Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum generally gives us our best views of stars forming in dusty clouds?

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Ivan Travis

8 December, 16:32

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum generally gives us our best views of stars forming in dusty clouds?

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Kamora Burgess · Answer 1

We can see stars forming in dusty clouds because of the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Infrared waves pass through dust in outer space more easily than visible light. Interstellar dust absorbs visible light, a phenomena known as dust extinction.