The blackbody curve maps the intensity of light emitted by an ideal object at a given temperature. Astronomers use it to classify stars by temperature, while engineers apply it to design lighting and thermal systems. Physicists and climate scientists benefit by modeling radiation from planets, stars, and even greenhouse gas effects.
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