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Observing band

Visible light

Observatories

Overview

Visible light is the band the human eye sees and the traditional domain of optical telescopes.

Knowledge connections

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

  • NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

    Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

    Most NASA-produced imagery is in the public domain; individual items are checked for usage terms before publication.