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H-Alpha


   Weather TermDescription / Definition
   H-Alpha In solar-terrestrial terms, this absorption line of neutral hydrogen falls in the red part of the visible spectrum and is convenient for solar observations. The H-alpha line is universally used for patrol observations of solar flares.


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