Extinction of Radiation in the Universe: from F. G. W. Struve up to Now
Abstract
We briefly overview the most important studies that led to the understanding of the vital role of extinction of radiation in the Universe. We also point to the existing uncertainties in the determination of extinction corrections for stars and galaxies.
- Publication:
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Baltic Astronomy
- Pub Date:
- 2011
- DOI:
- 10.1515/astro-2017-0296
- Bibcode:
- 2011BaltA..20..301N
- Keywords:
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- ISM: extinction;
- Earth: atmospheric extinction;
- galaxies: intergalactic and circumgalactic dust