Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 35 - Optical Instruments - Conceptual Questions - Page 1016: 5

Answer

The astronomer should use infrared light.

Work Step by Step

The effect of scattering is proportional to $\frac{1}{\lambda}$ Since infrared light has a longer wavelength than visible light or ultraviolet light, the effect of scattering will be smaller if the astronomer uses infrared light.
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