Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Ray Optics - Conceptual Questions - Page 688: 7

Answer

Infrared.

Work Step by Step

We know that the shorter the wavelength, the greater the scattering. So the best way to take a picture of the center of our galaxy that is filled with dust, (the dust as low-density hydrogen increases the scattering and absorbs a lot of light coming to us), is to use the longest wavelength available. And since the infrared is the longest among these 3 types, the astronomer needs to use it.
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