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This figure shows the solar radiation spectrum for direct light at both the top of the Earth's atmosphere and at sea level. The sun produces light with a distribution similar to what would be expected from a 5525 K (5250 ° C) blackbody, which is approximately the sun's surface temperature. As light passes through the atmosphere, some is absorbed by gases with specific absorption bands. Additional light is redistributed by Rayleigh scattering, which is responsible for the atmosphere's blue colour.

These curves are based on the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Terrestrial Reference Spectra, which are standards adopted by the photovoltaics industry to ensure consistent test conditions and are similar to the light that could be expected in North America. Regions for ultraviolet, visible and infrared light are indicated.

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This figure was prepared by Robert A. Rohde as part of the Global Warming Art project.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Image:Solar_Spectrum.png&redirect=no&oldid=137135398 08:28, 25 August 2007 w:en:User:Dmcdevit
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Image:Solar_Spectrum.png&redirect=no&oldid=137135398 23:04, 9 June 2007 w:en:User:Dragons flight
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Image:Solar_Spectrum.png&redirect=no&oldid=137131966 22:43, 9 June 2007 w:en:User:Dragons flight ({{GWArt}})
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