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The light spectrum coming from the planet. Each element has its own distinct color spectrum.

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When was Distant Stars created?

Distant Stars was created in 1981.


How many pages does Distant Stars have?

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What is the true shape of stars?

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How do you know what stars are made of?

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Why astronomers have difficulty looking at distant stars except?

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