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Re: Ultraviolet radiation from the moon

For images of the Moon made in the ultraviolet, as well as some of the
conclusions drawn from such images, see

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap990910.html
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap960601.html


James Harris <jharris@TOP.MONAD.NET> writes:
A question came up today in class...Does reflected light from the moon
contain ultraviolet frequencies. We were discussing the effect of UV light
on the skin - albino conditions, etc. and a student asked me if it were safe
for albino people to swim (for example) in the moonlight.

What do you think? I never came across that one before. Jim Harris

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