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Assuming, of course, that we simply rescaled our color perspectives so that longest wavelengths = red, shortest wavelengths = violet. Are there any such pictures?
Any pictures that show wavelengths like x-ray can only do so if they are shifted into the visible spectrum.
mr. vodka said:But that is what the OP suggested...
I beg to differ. That what we see in different frequency domains is dramatically different from what we see in the visible spectrum is the driving impetus behind the many different kinds of telescopes astronomers have developed. Astronomers use telescopes that range from long wave radio up to gammas. If what we saw was more or less the same across the EM spectrum there would be little justification for this plethora of devices, some of which are very expensive.Chronos said:Not altogether unlike what we see in the visible spectrum. There is a bit more radiation at both ends, but, it does not make a dramatic difference.
D H said:I beg to differ. That what we see in different frequency domains is dramatically different from what we see in the visible spectrum is the driving impetus behind the many different kinds of telescopes astronomers have developed. Astronomers use telescopes that range from long wave radio up to gammas. If what we saw was more or less the same across the EM spectrum there would be little justification for this plethora of devices, some of which are very expensive.
The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation. This includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays. Each type of radiation has a different wavelength and frequency, and together they make up the entire spectrum of electromagnetic energy.
Our eyes are only sensitive to a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, known as visible light. This is because our eyes contain specialized cells called cones that are only able to detect certain wavelengths of light. Other animals, such as bees and birds, may be able to see different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum depending on the structure of their eyes.
If we were able to see the entire electromagnetic spectrum, the night sky would look very different. We would be able to see a much wider range of colors, including infrared and ultraviolet light. We would also be able to see objects that are currently invisible to us, such as radio waves emitted by stars and galaxies, and X-rays emitted by black holes and other high-energy objects.
Yes, being able to see the entire electromagnetic spectrum would have a significant impact on our daily lives. We would be able to see things that are currently invisible, which could potentially improve our understanding of the world around us. However, it could also be overwhelming and potentially harmful if we were exposed to high levels of radiation from the different types of electromagnetic waves.
No, it is not possible for humans to see the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Our eyes are limited in their ability to detect different types of radiation, and even if we were able to enhance our vision, it would still be impossible to see all wavelengths of electromagnetic energy. However, with the help of technology and specialized instruments, scientists are able to study and visualize the entire electromagnetic spectrum.