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Well, darling, you see, by using Wien's Law, you can figure out the temperature of a star based on its peak wavelength emission. It's like detective work for nerdy astrophysicists – the hotter the star, the bluer its color. So next time you're stargazing, you can impress your friends by telling them how to suss out a star's temperature like a pro. Just don't forget to thank me for the stellar advice, darling.

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