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==Sources of solar radiation== | ==Sources of solar radiation== | ||
'''Solar radiation''' can be split into two varieties: ''electromagnetic'' and ''ionized particles''. | '''Solar [[radiation]]''' can be split into two varieties: ''electromagnetic'' and ''ionized particles''. | ||
* The electromagnetic spectrum is radiated from a near-"Black Body" at 5800K. | * The electromagnetic spectrum is radiated from a near-"Black Body" at 5800K. | ||
* High energy ions can be excited by [[solar wind]] interations and/or emitted directly from [[solar flares]] via [[Coronal Mass Ejections]]. | * High energy ions can be excited by [[solar wind]] interations and/or emitted directly from [[solar flares]] via [[Coronal Mass Ejections]]. | ||
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Sources of solar radiation
Solar radiation can be split into two varieties: electromagnetic and ionized particles.
- The electromagnetic spectrum is radiated from a near-"Black Body" at 5800K.
- High energy ions can be excited by solar wind interations and/or emitted directly from solar flares via Coronal Mass Ejections.
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