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False color image question.

Started by Glenn Gordon, 05/10/2004 01:21PM
Posted 05/10/2004 01:21PM Opening Post
Hi,

When we see pics from Hubble, for example, of the Eagle Nebula, it is shown as being something that is rather colorful.

Are there any standards for what colors are used to represent what frequencies and composition of the subject matter?

Thanks,
Glenn