The colours with which an element (metal or other) burns in a flame are the same colours which are absorbed by that element in the sun's spectrum. The colours are very specific to each element and show up as distinct black lines in the solar spectrum. By studying the spectrum it is possible to tell what elements are in the sun [or star] and also their relative abundance.
If a star is moving away from us absorption lines are red-shifted [move towards the red end of the spectrum]. The faster the star is moving away, the greater the red-shift. Also, as Hubble discovered, the greater the red-shift, the further away the star is. So the red shift in the absorption spectrum is a measure of not only how fast the star is receding from us but also how far it is. This allows us to tell whether two stars which are apparently in the same direction are actually close together or simply a coincidental alignment of their lines of sight.
The color in flame is a characteristic of a metal.
Astronomers complained about the gold color
Ancient Roman astronomers named the red planet "Mars," after their god of war because its color reminded them of the blood of a wounded soldier.
The color is mainly blue
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An igneous rock's color is mainly determined by its silica content.
An igneous rock's color is mainly determined by its silica content.
Certain metals can be blackened or streak by perspiration...
By their color, primarily. There is a very strong correlation between the stars color and it's temperature.
silver gray color
mainly red.
Scientists have the same color eyes as all of us.
Any color in solution; the flame test is for metals.