Emission line in spectrum of a sun

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The discussion revolves around the unexpected presence of a strong hydrogen alpha emission line in the spectrum of a star, which typically would show absorption lines instead. The user suspects the star is a B class young hot star due to this anomaly. Other participants suggest that the question might be better suited for a homework section, indicating its academic nature. The significance of the emission line could relate to the star's temperature and density conditions. Overall, the conversation highlights the complexities of stellar spectroscopy and the implications of emission versus absorption lines.
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Hi guys, this is a homework question, but i didnt think it belonged with the physics questions. I have the spectrum of a star, it has hydrogen gamma and hydrogen beta absorbtion lines, but a very very strong hydrogen alpha emission line. What is the significance of this, I would expect a hydrogen alpha absorbtion line. I figured this to be a B class young hot star.

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I think you need to place this in one of the homework sections even if it isn't your average physics question. Hopefully someone will be able to help you there!
 
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